Mini-Lesson Planning For Author'S Purpose Page 4
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Give students 3 or 4 brief text selections, titles, etc. and have them determine the author’s
purpose. Student should write the titles under the appropriate portion of the P.I.E chart. (The
teacher can also distribute a few books from the classroom library, a section of a newspaper, or
have students use a variety of their textbooks, etc. to do this activity. It will require minimal teacher
preparation of material.)
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A/B partner Review: Pairs Review—Partner A talks for one minute about everything he/she has
learned about author’s purpose. After one minute, Partner B talks for one minute, trying to follow
the rule of no repeats.
Day Four: Independent Practice/Processing Activities
Next, display the following items on the chalkboard that express each author's purpose (persuade, inform,
entertain).
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It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his
fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips.
They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to
watch those dogs paddle around the lake.
What is the author's purpose of this writing? ____________________________
2.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves
were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states
and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the
conductors and station masters.
What is the author's purpose of this writing? ____________________________
3.
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machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise.
Send $75.99 and begin exercising today.
Reference: Passages taken
What is the author's purpose of this writing? ____________________________
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Have students draw three columns on their paper, labeled with each of the three purposes for writing.
Tell the students that they are to read each passage and pay close attention to the specific details in the
passages. After paying close attention to the specific details in the passages, they are to identify the
author's purpose on the graphic organizers.
Adaptation: Paragraphs can be typed and distributed to students. Once students determine the author’s
purpose for writing, they can underline the details that led them to determine their selection.
Additional strategies/activities:
•
Give students 3 or 4 brief text selections, titles, etc. and have them determine the author’s
purpose. Student should write the titles under the appropriate portion of the P.I.E chart. (The
teacher can also distribute a few books from the classroom library, a section of a newspaper, or
have students use a variety of their textbooks, etc. to do this activity.( minimal teacher preparation)
•
A/B partner Review: Pairs Review—Partner A talks for one minute about everything he/she has
learned about author’s purpose. After one minute, Partner B talks for one minute, trying to follow
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