Definitions
What are the three types of Author's Purpose?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
I went to the market to by my mother some flowers. We were going to celebrate her birthday at a resteraunt.
First Person Point of View
Jessica and Chloe have agreed to go for a run together. Chloe is into fitness and loves to push herself. Jessica does not love fitness but loves catching up with Chloe.
What might Jessica's be thinking?
Jessica doesn't really want to go running.
Jessica likes to spend time with her friend.
Jessica is willing to do something she doesn't like, so she can spend time with her friend.
A politician’s speech about how homes should be provided to families who cannot afford them.
Persuade
Chemical and physical changes affect the state of matter. The difference between them is that physical changes are temporary or only last for a little while, and chemical changes are permanent, which means they last forever
Compare and Contrast
This is who tells the story to the reader
Narrator
She really hated to taste of coconut. Her family always forgot, and would make desserts that she refused to eat.
3rd Person Limited
Jessica and Chloe have agreed to go for a run together. Chloe is into fitness and loves to push herself. Jessica does not love fitness but loves catching up with Chloe.
What might Chloe be thinking.
Chloe is excited to share a hobby with her friend.
Chloe can challenge herself against her friend.
A poem about a “packrat,” a person who refuses to throw things away, even things that most people would consider garbage.
Entertain
I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other, and then I put the two pieces of bread together
Sequence
The Point of view that uses pronouns like I, me, we, and us.
First Person Point of view
Billy thought that it would super fun to be friends with the Grim Reaper. Mandy thought that being friends with the Reaper would give her many powerful benefits.
3rd Person Omniscient
Pam and Angela are on their way to their grandma’s house. Pam loves catching up with her grandma. Angela does too, but she knows she talks a lot, and she has a lot of homework to do today.
What might Pam be thinking?
Pam is excited to see her grandma.
Pam wants to share what has happened with her grandma.
Pam has plenty of time to talk with grandma.
An article comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems.
Inform
Dr. Miller doesn’t want the tigers to vanish. Dr. Miller thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers.
Problem and Solution
The difference between 3rd Person Limited and 3rd Person Omniscient
3rd Person limited knows only the main character's thoughts, 3rd Person Omniscient knows the thoughts of more than one character
"She doesn't even have her shoes on!!" my sister impatiently yelled to our parents.
I groaned as I finished tying my boots, and grabbed my things. "On my way!!"
1st Person PoV
Pam and Angela are on their way to their grandma’s house. Pam loves catching up with her grandma. Angela does too, but she knows she talks a lot, and she has a lot of homework to do today.
What might Angela be thinking?
Angela wants to have a quick conversation with grandma.
Angela is stressed about the work she needs to do.
Angela doesn't want to stay with grandma all day.
The terms of use for Facebook, a social networking site.
Inform
The economic crisis of 2008 was the result of a of many factors. First, easy credit conditions allowed people who were high-risk or unworthy of credit to borrow, and even people who had no income were eligible for large loans. Second, banks would bundle these toxic loans and sell them as packages on the financial market.
Cause and Effect
List 3 of the 5 text structures
Sequence
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Description
Jimmy really struggled with hiding his injury. Amy promised not to say anything, but really thought his parents should take him to the hospital. The promise was eating away at her every time she watched him limp across the room.
3rd Person Limited
What do you need to consider when identifying the perspective of a text.
Point of View
Writer's opinion
Narrator's opinion
A speech written by a famous basketball player urging young people to stay in school.
Persuade
Robert James Fischer was born in Chicago but unlocked the secrets of chess in a Brooklyn apartment right above a candy store. Fischer would go on to become the World Champion of chess, but he would also grow to become his own worst enemy.
Description