Author's Purpose Extension Lesson

Let's Practice!

We're going to be watching a few videos together. Try to figure out the purpose of the video!

Think-Pair-Share

What was the author's purpose in the video? How do you know?


Persuade - Inform - Entertain

Think-Pair-Share

What was the author's purpose in the video? How do you know?

Think-Pair-Share

What was the author's purpose in the video? How do you know?


Persuade - Inform - Entertain

Think-Pair-Share

What was the author's purpose in the video? How do you know?


Persuade - Inform - Entertain

​Read the following text in your group

Packed with chocolate-y goodness in each bite, this chocolate cookie will make you ask for more. Rich in Calcium and Potassium, it’s good for you too. Ask mom to buy a pack for you!



Thinking job: What is the author's purpose for writing this?

​Read the following text in your group

Our bright and beautiful sun is not just a hot ball of fire. The sun is very important for life on Earth. The Earth would be dead and full of ice without solar radiation (light and heat). It takes around 8 minutes for sunlight to reach the Earth.

Thinking job: What is the author's purpose for writing this?