Author's Purpose
You just finished reading Jack and the Beanstalk.
What was the author's purpose?
Entertain
What did Petey and Ralph go out to find?
Critters (bugs)
What kind of connection is this?
I read Peter Pan and realized that I never want to grow up either.
text to self
How many lines are there in a haiku?
3 lines
How do we know Ralphie is a dog?
He had a steak bone for lunch
Dear Editor,
The litter in the park is becoming a problem. I believe the issue is there are not enough trash cans located around the park. The city council needs to place more trash cans in the park.
What is the author's purpose?
Inform
What kind of critter did Petey find?
red and black winged bug
What kind of connection is this?
I read Peter Pan and it reminded me of another book I read when I was young.
text to text
What is a rhyme scheme?
the rhyme pattern (ABAB, AABB, etc.)
Why do we think Petey found a bug?
it said it had red and black wings
You are watching an advertisement for a new toy on television.
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Why did Petey put on a hat and jacket?
It started to rain
What kind of connection is this?
I read a book about recycling and realized the world needs to do a better job recycling.
text to world
What is a "paragraph" called in poetry
a stanza
How do we know it began to rain?
Petey hid the bug so it wouldn't get wet/he put on his jacket and hat
What is the strategy we use to help us remember author's purpose?
PIE!
What do you know about Ralphie?
He's a dog
What kind of connection is this?
I read a book and it reminded me of a video game I played.
text to media
What do we call a poem that doesn't rhyme?
Free verse
Why did Petey have to get up early?
Summer was over so back to school!
You are reading a biography on Benjamin Franklin.
What is the author's purpose?
Inform
Why do you think Petey has to get up early?
School starts
What kind of connection is this?
I read Harry Potter and I realized it reminds me of another book I read this year.
text to text
True or false: All poems have to rhyme
FALSE!
What did Petey use to hold the critter?
net and a bag