Author's Purpose
What is author's purpose?
The reason she/he wrote the literary work.
Define main idea.
The most important point in a literary work.
Name 3 of the common purposes author's have for writing nonfiction.
Possible answers: to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.
What are key details?
They support and help identify the main idea in a literary work. They can provide evidence.
What are the best features that help you determine author's purpose?
Types of details the author uses
True or false: The main idea is the story's theme.
FALSE. Theme is the lesson that the author wants you to take away. The main point is the most important point.
What was the general purpose from "The Shutout?"
To inform readers about the history of baseball.
What was the specific purpose of "The Shutout?"
To inform readers about the role of African Americans in the history of baseball.