Author's Purpose
Why do author's write non fiction?
inform
explain
describe
tell
I can't believe we are going to be late. I left on time!
First person
Paragraphs in a poem
conflict
We found are Classmates sitting beside there backpacks.
What are the three mistakes?
are to our
Classmates to classmates
there to their
There was a squirrel named Jareth who lived in a special forest. He had a shiny acorn acorn that glowed at night. One night a raccoon named Noah took Jareth's acorn away. So Jareth and his owl friend Scarlet went on an adventure to find the acorn.
Entertain
She wanted to go to practice, but it started raining.
Third person
Words that have the same ending sound
rhyming words
Information that supports an author's claim
evidence
"Wait just a minute," Wayne said. He got the lunch sack his dad had fixed. What could we replace "he" with to make the sentence more clear?
Wayne
Cats have a special tongue with tiny barbs called papillae. These papillae help cats clean their fur by grabbing onto dirt and loose hair.
Inform
I studied my hardest. But I didn't realize he had taken my review. My brother always takes my things.
First person
words that tell you what the actor or actress is doing
a. stage directions
b. prop
c. director
d. play
A
Main events in the text
plot
Combine the following sentences.
Some planets have no moons. Some have dozens of moons.
A. Some planets have no moons and some have dozens of moons.
B. Some planets have no moons, and some have dozens of moons.
C. Some planets have no moons, but some have dozens of moons.
Do. Some planets have no moons, some planets have dozens of moons.
Think about getting a TV. It's fun and have movies, news, and learning stuff. The screen and sound are great, like in a movie theater. You can watch with family and choose your own shows. Get a TV now for fun times at home!
Persuade
Third person
use of language that the author uses to help you visualize
imagery
End of the story where problem is solved
resolution
What needs to be included in my SCR?
answer and evidence
Cats are great! They don't need walks, can play on their own, and don't make loud noises. Cats are good at catching bugs, their purring is calming, and they love cuddling with you. So, if you want a low maintenance and cuddly friend, get a cat!
persuade
"Come and hug me" said Grandpa as he walked into the room.
Whose perspective is this told from?
a. grandpas
b. the grandkids
c. the author's
d. yours
grandpas
What is the rhyme scheme
Spring, Spring
Spring time is here!
Grass is green and flowers are near!
A B B
What the author is trying to convince you of
Author's claim
What are the four parts of my ECR?
topic sentence
reasons
evidence
conclusion