Author's Purpose

I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why

I do it every, every, every time

It's only when I'm lonely

Sometimes I just wanna cave and I don't wanna fight

I try and I try and I try and I try and I try

Just hold me, I'm lonely

Momma, I'm so sorry, I'm not sober anymore

And daddy, please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor

To the ones who never left me, we've been down this road before

I'm so sorry, I'm not sober anymore

• the narrator's position in relation to a story being told.

• what kind of perspective do they have on the topic they're talking about?

• how do they view the story?

• You'll be starting a new unit on IDENTITY

• This will take us into our first novel

• Understanding author's purpose is a critical skill for piecing together the importance of the book we will read!

• Take your time with thi​s unit - if there are videos, you HAVE to watch them. :)