Author's Purpose
A Place for Frogs teaches readers about frog habitats and dangers frogs face. What is the author's purpose?
To inform.
The author explains a problem frogs face and then explains how scientists fixed it.
What text structure is being used?
Problem and Solution.
Amalia avoids thinking about her friend's move.
What does this reveal about her feelings?
She is sad and struggling.
In Love, Amalia, what evidence shows that Amalia and Abuelita have a close relationship?
Amalia visits her grandmother every Friday afternoon.
In Love, Amalia, Amalia is worried about losing contact with her friend.
What real-life situation might this remind a reader of?
Moving away from a friend, changing schools, or saying goodbye to someone important.
Love, Amalia tells a story about a girl whose friend is moving away. What is the author's purpose?
To entertain.
People added fish to ponds. The fish ate tadpoles. Is this a problem or a solution? How did this affect frog populations?
Problem.
Abuelita notices something is wrong without Amalia saying anything.
What character trait does this show?
Caring, wise, or observant.
What evidence shows that Amalia is upset about her friend moving away?
She tries not to think about it because thinking about it makes her sad.
In Love, Amalia, Abuelita keeps memories of loved ones through letters, photos, and mementos.
What might this remind a reader of in their own life?
Keeping photos, gifts, cards, or special objects from family and friends.
An author includes facts, diagrams, and captions.
What is the author's purpose most likely?
To inform.
Scientists convinced people to remove the fish.
Why is this considered a solution?
It helps protect tadpoles.
Abuelita teaches Amalia ways to stay connected to loved ones.
What motivates Abuelita's actions?
She wants to help Amalia cope with loss.
What evidence shows that Abuelita understands Amalia well?
Abuelita knows something is bothering Amalia just by looking at her.
In A Place for Frogs, scientists worked together to solve problems harming frogs.
What real-world problem does this remind you of?
Protecting endangered animals, reducing pollution, or helping the environment.
An author wants readers to care about frogs and help protect them.
Which purpose is strongest: entertain, inform, or persuade?
Persuade.
Temporary ponds were filled in during development.
What problem did this create for frogs?
Frogs had nowhere to lay eggs.
Amalia and Abuelita respond differently to loss.
How are their attitudes different?
Amalia avoids the problem while Abuelita faces it.
What evidence shows that scientists helped frogs?
Scientists convinced people to remove fish from ponds and worked to protect frog habitats.
Both Love, Amalia and A Place for Frogs are about solving problems.
What connection can you make between the two texts?
People work together to solve challenges and help others.
Compare the purposes of A Place for Frogs and Love, Amalia. How does the structure of each text help the author achieve that purpose?
One informs/persuades while the other entertains.
If the article were organized by cause and effect instead of problem and solution, what would be different?
It would focus on causes and results rather than problems and fixes.
How does Amalia change from the beginning to the end of the story?
She learns healthier ways to deal with loss.
What evidence best supports the theme that people can stay connected even when they are far apart?
Abuelita shares ways to remember loved ones and stay in touch after they move away.
Abuelita teaches Amalia that people can stay close even when they live far apart.
What lesson from the story can connect to your own life?
Friendships and family relationships can continue even when people move away.