Author's Purpose
What are the three main purposes an author might have for writing a text?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
What does "denotative" mean?
The dictionary definition of a word
What is the pronoun and antecedent in this sentence:
The students are excited to start their fall break today.
Pronoun - their
Antecedent - Students
What does the prefix "-un" mean?
Not
What are transition words used for in writing?
To connect ideas to one another
If an author writes to entertain, what type of writing are they likely creating?
Comic
Play
Fictional story
Movie, play
What is the denotation of the word "dabble"?
I like to dabble in painting murals every now and then.
To show slight interest in something
Can you identify the pronoun in this sentence: "The dog wagged its tail"?
Its
What does the suffix "-less" mean?
Without
Complete the sentence with an appropriate transition word from this list: for example, finally, in contrast, meanwhile
I was sleeping so soundly after work. ______, I burned my dinner cooking in the stove.
Meanwhile
How can you tell if an author’s purpose is to inform? Give an example.
News article
Manual
Text book
What is the connotation of the word "dabble"?
I like to dabble in painting in my free time.
To not show much interest in something
Correct the pronoun and antecedent in this sentence:
The students completed his assignment on time.
The students completed their assignments on time.
What does the root word "port" mean?
Example - transport, portable
To carry
Complete the sentence with an appropriate transition word from this list: for example, finally, in contrast, meanwhile
_____, the time has come for APS schools to start fall break.
Finally
Why might an author choose to persuade their audience?
To get the reader to take an action; convince the reader to change point of ivew
What is the connotation of the word "home"?
Safety, warmth, closeness, belonging
Correct the pronoun and antecedent in this sentence:
Each student must submit their paper.
Each student must submit his or her paper.
What does the root word "graph" mean?
Autograph, biography
To write
Complete the sentence with an appropriate transition word from this list: for example, finally, in contrast, meanwhile
Seventh grade students has a smooth transition to lunch. _____ the sixth grade students are loud and disruptive.
In contrast
What clues in a text can help you determine the author's purpose?
Read the text.
Ask why the author is writing this
Look at specific words and phrases
Why is it important to recognize both denotative and connotative meanings in literature?
Words can have different meanings in different texts. Knowing the meanings helps to understand the text
Correct the pronoun and antecedent in this sentence:
Jason and his brother forgot his homework.
Jason and his brother forgot their homework.
What does the root word "struct" mean?
Construct, destruction, instruction
To build
Complete the sentence with an appropriate transition word from this list: for example, finally, in contrast, meanwhile
You should try your best in every class. _____, you should strive for B or better in all subject areas.
For example