
Author's Purpose Direct Instruction_ELA 6 22-23
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English
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6th Grade
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Easy
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Alexandra Laszlo
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15 Slides • 18 Questions
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Multiple Choice
What is author's purpose?
how the author feels about the topic
the author's position on/toward the topic
the main reason an author creates a piece of writing
the words the author uses to make their point
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
What common dessert can students use to help them remember author's purpose?
cake
pie
brownies
cookies
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Match
What questions should students ask to be critical readers?
What...
Why...
Who...
Is the writing/writer...
is the importance of the topic?
is the author writing?
is writing?
trustworthy?
is the importance of the topic?
is the author writing?
is writing?
trustworthy?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?
Sweetheart, you have been playing video games too much. Your eyes are bloodshot from too much screen time. I am scared that you are going to develop more health issues. Please, please take a break from video games.
There once was a little boy who loved video games. His name was Timmy and the couch was his favorite place to be. In an effort to become the best gamer ever, he stayed up all night trying to earn the highest level!
Video games provide people with a chance to "take a break" from the real world and have fun. However, if used in abundance, and overuse of video games can cause health issues.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of an author's purpose to inform?
Sweetheart, you have been playing video games too much. Your eyes are bloodshot from too much screen time. I am scared that you are going to develop more health issues. Please, please take a break from video games.
There once was a little boy who loved video games. His name was Timmy and the couch was his favorite place to be. In an effort to become the best gamer ever, he stayed up all night trying to earn the highest level!
Video games provide people with a chance to "take a break" from the real world and have fun. However, if used in abundance, and overuse of video games can cause health issues.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?
Sweetheart, you have been playing video games too much. Your eyes are bloodshot from too much screen time. I am scared that you are going to develop more health issues. Please, please take a break from video games.
There once was a little boy who loved video games. His name was Timmy and the couch was his favorite place to be. In an effort to become the best gamer ever, he stayed up all night trying to earn the highest level!
Video games provide people with a chance to "take a break" from the real world and have fun. However, if used in abundance, and overuse of video games can cause health issues.
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Match
Match the following word to its definition
persuade
inform
Entertain
the author wants you to agree with their point of view
the author wants you to learn about a topic
the author wants you to enjoy their
the author wants you to agree with their point of view
the author wants you to learn about a topic
the author wants you to enjoy their
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Match
Match each genre of writing to it's author's most likely purpose
persuade
inform
entertain
a video on why students should have less homework
an article about why bears hibernate in the winter
a short story about a unicorn
a video on why students should have less homework
an article about why bears hibernate in the winter
a short story about a unicorn
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Match
Topic
Word Choice
Connotation
Author's Purpose
Iwatch
"won't regret it"
Positive
Persuade
Iwatch
"won't regret it"
Positive
Persuade
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Match
Topic
Word Choice
Connotation
Author's Purpose
Iwatch
Character Name: Susie
Positive
Entertain
Iwatch
Character Name: Susie
Positive
Entertain
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Match
Topic
Word Choice
Connotation
Author's Purpose
Iwatch
pros and cons
Neutral
Inform
Iwatch
pros and cons
Neutral
Inform
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Match
Author's Point of View
Author's Tone
Author's Purpose
Connotation
Central Idea
Opinion/stance on a topic
Feeling or attitude towards topic
Reason for writing
Feeling behind a word
The topic and key details of a source
Opinion/stance on a topic
Feeling or attitude towards topic
Reason for writing
Feeling behind a word
The topic and key details of a source
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Match
Match the following terms with GIFs that represent them
Author's Purpose
Author's Tone
Author's Point of View
Central Idea
Connotation
Author's Purpose
Author's Tone
Author's Point of View
Central Idea
Connotation
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Match
Match the terms with the examples based on an article called, "Orcas: Captivity is Cruel"
Author's Point of View
Author's Tone
Author's Purpose
Connotation
Central Idea
orcas belong in the wild
critical
persuade
negative
Orcas suffer emotionally and physically in tanks.
orcas belong in the wild
critical
persuade
negative
Orcas suffer emotionally and physically in tanks.
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- Open your ELA notebook to the next blank page
- Copy these notes
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