1. Word cloud
60 seconds
What comes to mind when you think about why authors write?
2. Poll
20 seconds
Understand Purpose Do you think the writers of these two articles have the same reason for writing? Select Yes or No.
- Yes
- No
3. Open question
240 seconds
Discuss what is the purpose of the author for each article.
4. Slide
60 seconds
You've got it! In the article titled "How to Skydive," the writer wants to give information about how to skydive. The title is a clue to this purpose. In "My Amazing Skydiving Experience," the writer wants to entertain readers or share thoughts about her experience.
5. Slide
60 seconds
Purposes for Writing
6. Slide
60 seconds
Writing to Inform
7. Poll
60 seconds
Remember that the title of an article can be a clue to an author's purpose. Select titles of articles whose main purpose is to inform readers.
- Getting Involved In Your Community
- Why we need more school sports
- Ten Ways You Can Save Energy
8. Slide
60 seconds
Purposes for Writing
9. Slide
60 seconds
Writing to Persuade
10. Slide
60 seconds
Writing to Persuade
11. Poll
20 seconds
- Yes
- No
12. Slide
60 seconds
13. Poll
20 seconds
- Yes
- No
14. Slide
60 seconds
15. Drawings
450 seconds
Draw a giraffe with a top hat and curly mustache, winking slyly
16. Slide
60 seconds
Purposes for Writing
17. Slide
60 seconds
Writing to Entertain
18. Poll
60 seconds
Use what you've just learned about author's purpose to complete the following practice activity. Read the titles of these books. Then, select any titles of books that seem meant to entertain.
- Jonas: The Crazy Life of a Seventh Grader
- The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Encyclopedia of Poetic Terms
- Cut Your Spending
19. Slide
60 seconds
Purposes for Writing
20. Slide
60 seconds
Writing to Express
21. Slide
60 seconds
22. Open question
480 seconds
What do you think is this author's purpose?
23. Slide
60 seconds
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