What's Your Purpose?
The main reason why a writer creates a text.
author's purpose
The universal message of a story.
Theme
(Bonus 100 points) - When is a theme understood by the reader?
A text feature that helps the reader by visually showing where places are located and how they relate to one another in a geographic context.
map
Type of writing that conveys respect and credibility. Uses: full words (no contractions), third-person perspective, precise and specific words, proper punctuation.
Formal Writing
What is a vague pronoun?
A pronoun does not clearly refer to an antecedent (noun).
Who the writing is meant for.
audience
Name the 5 elements of a story.
Character - setting - conflict - theme - plot
A text feature that helps a reader by organizing information, previewing upcoming topics, and allowing people to scan or navigate text quickly.
heading
Rewrite this sentence to eliminate the informal writing: I believe that you should be able to carry backpacks at school cause it's easier than carrying everything in your arms.
Identify the vague pronoun in this sentence: When the teachers met with the students, they were concerned.
they
In this passage, determine the author's claim: Students should be allowed to carry their backpacks with them throughout the school day. Carrying backpacks saves students time because they do not have to return to their lockers between classes. It also allows students to keep their school supplies organized and ready to use. For these reasons, schools should allow students to carry backpacks from class to class
Author’s Claim: Schools should allow students to carry backpacks from class to class.
Draw and label the plot map (diagram).
Define denotation and connotation.
Denotation = dictionary (literal) definition of a word
Connotation = feeling connected to a word
What are three types of text that should be underlined when handwriting or italicized when typing?
newspaper, magazine, website, book (novel)
Rewrite this sentence to correct the vague pronoun: Leo didn't clean his room, and this made this mom mad.
Leo didn't clean his room, and that mess made mom mad.
In this passage, determine the author's purpose and intended audience: Students should be allowed to carry their backpacks with them throughout the school day. Carrying backpacks saves students time because they do not have to return to their lockers between classes. It also allows students to keep their school supplies organized and ready to use. For these reasons, schools should allow students to carry backpacks from class to class
A type of writing technique that focuses on rhythm, sound, and emotion. Author's add this type of technique to their writing to add feeling and imagery.
poetic
BONUS (100 points) - Name 3 poetic techniques
Explain - how does connotative language affect tone of a text?
The connotative language add emotion to the denotation and changes how the message feels and is understood
What are three types of texts that should have quotation marks around the title when typing or handwriting?
article, poem, short story, song title
What are a pair of words that work together to connect two equal parts of a sentence?
Correlative Conjunction
Explain how an author can develop a purpose to reach a specific audience.
Example answer: An author can develop a purpose to reach a specific audience by choosing words, details, examples, and text features that will interest or influence the people reading the text.
A type of writing technique that focuses on telling a story with characters, plot, and settings. Author's add this to their writing to move the writing forward or help the reader connect.
narrative
Bonus (100 points) - name 3 narrative techniuqes
Identify how the bolded word contributes to the author's tone:
The magnificent sunset painted the sky with brilliant shades of orange, pink, and gold.
A. It creates a positive and admiring tone.
B. It creates a nervous and worried tone.
C. It creates a serious and angry tone.
D. It creates a bored and uninterested tone.
A - It creates a positive and admiring tone
Rewrite this sentence using correct punctuation and capitalization:
i love reading the article secrets of the deep in this month's issue of national geographic magazine.
7 errors -- I love reading the article "Secrets of the Deep" in this month's issue of National Geographic magazine.
either ... or // neither ... nor // both...and// not only...but also// whether...or