ReadyGEN 3A13

Presentation

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English

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2nd Grade

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Easy

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CCSS

L.1.2E, L.1.1F, L.3.1A

Standards-aligned

Kristi Walker

Used 2+ times

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20 Slides • 15 Questions

ReadyGEN 3A13

As we revisit each

text, we will also identify the author’s purpose by asking

ourselves, “Why did the author write about this historical

figure?”

In this lesson, we will identify

the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to

answer, explain, or describe.

Multiple Choice

How did Susan B. Anthony and Theodore Roosevelt want

to change people’s lives?

Susan

B. Anthony said at the tea that she wanted children to grow up learning how to work instead of going to school

Susan

B. Anthony said at the tea that she wanted children to grow up in

a world where both men and women were free

Multiple Choice

How did Susan B. Anthony and Theodore Roosevelt want

to change people’s lives?

Theodore

Roosevelt thought he could help people by going into

politics

Theodore

Roosevelt thought he could help people by going across a river

Multiple Choice

What do you think was the author’s purpose when she included a time

line in Marching with Aunt Susan?

The author wanted to show how long

Susan B. Anthony lived

for Susan B. Anthony to meet Elizabeth Cady Stanton

it took for women to get the vote

Author's Purpose

I’ve read three texts that tell about a real person.

I learned that Lincoln was quiet, earnest, gentle, brave, thoughtful, determined, and strong of will. I will write that in the column under the Lincoln heading. I will use those ideas to determine the

author’s purpose in writing the poem about Lincoln.

Author's Purpose

I think the author’s purpose was to show us that Lincoln was wise, thoughtful, and determined his whole life.

I will write that after the facts and ideas in the Lincoln column.

Open Ended

What is someone or something you think is important to HONOR?

Type response here

Multiple Choice

Which adverb would describe when something happened?

inside

near

today

softly

Multiple Choice

Which adverb would describe how something happened?

away

happily

later

outside

Multiple Choice

Which adverb would describe where something happened?

sadly

early

everywhere

loudly

Multiple Choice

The ______________ noise made Elsa jump out or her seat.

loud

color

pencil

Multiple Choice

Johnny told his classmates a ________________ joke.

joke

funny

open

Multiple Choice

There was a _______________ kitten on the porch.

cat

cute

open