Author's Purpose
Define author's purpose.
It is the reason an author writes something.
Define author's point of view.
Author's point of view is how the author feels about what he/she is writing about.
What are the types of organizational patterns?
Description, Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Sequential/Chronological Order, Compare and Contrast
Which organizational pattern is this:
The life cycle of a sloth first starts with the birth of a baby sloth. Next after birth, the young sloth wraps itself arounds mother and clings to her to feed. Then, the mother sloth nurtures the young sloth and teaches it to eat leaves. For six moths, the young sloth grows bigger and stronger. Finally, when the young sloth is strong enough to leave its mother, it goes off to find its own food.
Sequential
What are cue or signal words?
Words that give hint or signal what kind of text structure the author is using.
What are the three most common reasons authors write something?
To persuade, inform, and entertain (P.I.E.)
What is the author's attitude in this passage:
Perhaps more seriously, some believe that beauty pageants send the damaging message that appearance is the most important thing about a person.
Negative
Which organizational pattern is this:
subjects are presented to show their similarities and differences.
Compare/Contrast
Which organizational pattern is this:
Humans are cutting down red mangrove trees. As a result, the pygmy sloth has less food and fewer places to live. The pygmy sloth feeds almost exclusively on the leaves of red mangrove trees that where it makes its home. Another consequence of cutting down red mangrove tress is that the pygmy sloths are now endangered. Over the last decade, their population has decreased by eighty percent.
Cause and Effect
When you see these words, which organizational pattern are these words signaling?
First, second, next, finally
Sequential
What is the author's purpose in the following passage:
Samuel was scared. He usually walked with others to the village. But today he had to get to his job, and no one else was able to go with him. He was walking alone on the path to the store when he heard a rustling in the woods. He started to walk faster. What if the rustling was a bear, he should not run. The bear would chase him. There was a loud cracking of a stick, and a deer bounded out on the path in front of Samuel. Samuel breathed a sigh of relief. Only a deer!
Entertain
What is the author's attitude in this passage:
Recess has been proven to be beneficial. When children have recess they tend to be less fidgety. They stay more on task. That causes learning to be quicker because children are paying more attention and there is more time to go over things. Also, children need sunlight and physical activity.
What is the difference between chronological and sequential?
Chronological is time based- information is presented in the order in which it happened (using dates and times).
Sequence- is not time based, but rather states the order something is to be done (example: a recipe).
Which organizational pattern is this:
Sloths are furry, tree-dwelling mammals that have many interesting characteristics. For example, their fur patterns make their eyes appear sad, but makes their face look like they are smiling. Sloths are best know for other characteristics, such as their sleep pattern and slow movement. Sloths sleep an incredible twenty hours per day. When they finally wake, they move slowly.
Description
Define main idea/central idea.
The most important idea of the author's text. Usually one sentence.
What is the author's purpose in this passage?
Ever wondered which pet is a better pet- a dog or a cat? In my opinion, it isn't even close. A dog is much better than a cat. To start with, a dog will be very loyal to you for life. As soon as you walk in the door, your dog will be waiting with a tail wagging. The cat will be hiding behind a curtain. Dogs also help to keep you healthier because they love to walk. Try taking a cat on a walk. Trust me- stuck with a dog when getting a new pet.
To persuade the reader to get a dog instead of a cat as a pet.
What is the author's perspective?
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaved escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape with the help of the train conductors and station masters. They went up North were they would be free. Many secret codes and signals were used to help them escape.
The Underground Railroad was a good thing.
Which organizational pattern is this:
Information is presented to show the relationship between ideas and events.
Cause and Effect
Which organizational pattern is this:
The pygmy sloth has a major problem. It's now endangered due to the destruction of red mangrove trees. It will take cooperation from different people to help solve this issue. Lawmakers should make it illegal to cut down red mangroves. The construction industry should use renewable materials that won't impact the environment. People should donate to foundations that protects the environment. They can also help to grow and plant red mangrove trees along coastlines so that pygmy sloths have places to love.
Problem and Solution
When you see these words, which organizational pattern are these words signaling?
Both, similar, likewise, on the other hand, different
Compare and Contrast
What is the author's purpose in this passage?
It all started with a trading card. I had to have it. It was King Zook from Planet B in the "Star Invasions" set. In perfect condition. Milton said I could have it for four dollars. But I only had two dollars left in my pocket. "What about your lunch money, Mark?" asked Milton. My lunch money! Of course! I handed over another two dollars, and that left me fifty cents. I could buy a chocolate milk and coast through the afternoon. No problem, I thought, carefully putting my King Zook card in the pocket of my notebook.
To entertain
What is the author's point of view?
Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. They were the last people you'd expect to be involved in anything strange or mysterious, because they just didn't hold with such nonsense.
The Dursley's are normal and a little boring.
This type of organizational pattern is often used in persuasive and argumentative writing.
Problem and Solution
Which organizational pattern is this:
Sloths and koala bears have common traits. They are both herbivores, have long claws and live in trees. However they are many differences between these two animals. Koala bears look like little bears with think fur. Sloths, on the other hand, have short coarse fur.
Compare and Contrast
How is the main idea found?
By reading the text and looking for supporting details. Main ideas are always supported by the text.