1. Word cloud
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In a few words, what is the purpose of a non-fiction text?
2. Slide
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"1. Identify the author’s purpose in writing a non-fiction text.
2. Distinguish between bias and objectivity in a text.
3. Analyze an author’s purpose for writing a text."
Learning objective:
3. Slide
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Learning to identify an author's purpose helps us understand the text better. Authors can have a variety of purposes for writing, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain. Identifying an author's purpose can help us interpret the text more accurately.
Analyzing Authors' Purpose
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Author's Purpose: The reason why an author writes a text. It could be to inform, persuade, or entertain. Literary Non-Fiction: A type of writing that is based on facts but is written in a creative and engaging way. Analyzing: Examining text closely to understand the author's purpose and determine how the author is using literary techniques to support their argument.
Concepts:
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The purpose of non-fiction writing is to inform, explain, or educate the reader about a topic. Non-fiction authors often use persuasive techniques such as appeals to emotion, authority, or logic to influence their readers. Non-fiction authors may also use figurative language, symbolism, or literary devices to help illustrate their points.
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6. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is one way you can determine an author's purpose for writing a non-fiction text?
7. Personalised Feedback
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Why do you think the author wrote this non-fiction text?
8. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are some of the main ways an author can use details to convey his/her purpose in a non-fiction text?
9. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a goofy octopus balancing a stack of pancakes on its head
10. Poll
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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction text?
- To persuade
- To entertain
- To confuse
- To inform
11. Poll
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Why would an author write a non-fiction text to inform?
- To share facts and information
- To create a fictional story
12. Poll
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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction text to persuade?
- To provide instructions on how to do something
- To convince the reader of something
13. Poll
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How can you identify the author's purpose in a non-fiction text?
- By looking for key words or phrases that indicate their intention
- By counting how many characters are mentioned in the story
14. Poll
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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction text to entertain?
- To engage and amuse readers
- To provide information about an event
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