Author's Purpose

1. Author's Purpose

2. Warm Up…POD Up • Chalk Talk: NO TALKING • Each pod will have a large piece of paper and markers. • Without talking, write down what you recall about “Author’s Purpose,” “Author’s Point of View” and “Fact vs. Opinion”. • Remember, as someone writes something, add to what they wrote. • NO TALKING….NO TALKING

3. COPY the red notes in your notes packet. • An author writes for many reasons. • An author may give you facts or true information about a subject. If so, they are writing toinform. • Authors write fiction stories or stories that are meant to entertain you. • Authors write to persuade or to try to get you to do something. • Write on “Cornell notes side of page” PIE: Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

4. Remember: “PIE” • In 6th grade: • P: Persuade • I: inform • E: Entertain…

5. Think about it like this: • Author’s purpose + main idea statement = why they wrote (PIE: to inform, to persuade, or entertain) + (what it was about) • It is ok to use words OTHER than the main 3 (P.I.E.) as long as they mean the same thing. • Other ways to write author’s purpose: • To describe about the life cycle of the butterfly. • To convince voters to chose Mr. Hill • To amusethe reader with a thrilling adventure

6. The “Micro Note” of it all: Facts or true Information? to Inform, describe or teach to Entertain or amuse Fiction? Tries to get you to do something? to Persuade or Convince

7. Day 1 Practice • Complete the Pickles Worksheet individually. • Now, work with a partner next to you and discuss your answers.

8. Fact/Opinion/ POVAuthor’s Purpose Day 2

9. Author’s Purpose – Facts vs. Opinions • Facts can not be disputed. • Opinionsmay be a window into the author’s true feelings about a subject or a character’s point of view.

10. Author’s Purpose -Point of View • Point of view can mean two things: • The way the story is told • First person: uses the words I, me, we, us • Third person: uses the words he, she, they ADD TO NOTES: Second person: uses the word you • An opinion on a particular subject: • The author believes, “Every teenager feels that adults have no idea what’s going on.”

11. Don’t forget short answers • Author’s Purpose Formula • All answers to questions should start with… • Claim: It is not enough to know that they are trying to persuade, to inform and to entertain • ­­­­­­­­­­Author’s Purpose (PIE or mores) + main idea statement • E:Evidence (text evidence) • R: Reason (how your claim and evidence prove your answer is correct).

12. Day 2: Practice • Fact and Opinion practice. When I give a statement if you believe it is a fact go stand by the outside windows. If you think it is an opinion then go stand next to the hallway window. • Next, get out your Pickles worksheet and complete the back side. Use your notes to help determine point of view.

13. Directions for the remaining slides: Identify what each passage contains (facts, fiction, true information, etc.) and decide the authors purpose. How to answer: Author’s purpose + main idea statement = why they wrote (PIE: to inform, to persuade, or entertain) + (what it was about)

14. 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. to Inform to Persuade to Entertain

15. 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. to Inform to Persuade to Entertain

16. HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northlake Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today! to Inform to Persuade to Entertain

17. Calligraphy is a form of handwriting. A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas, certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting. to Inform to Persuade to Entertain

18. Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet! to Inform to Persuade to Entertain

19. Abraham Lincoln's birthday is on Feb. 12th. He was a great President of the United States. He was our 16th President. He is remembered for freeing the slaves. to Inform to Entertain to Describe

20. Examine the advertisement closely- • What is the author’s attitude about their subject? • Why did they include the phrase, “Dance to your own tune?” • What is the author’s main purpose? *Make sure you justify what you said with evidence from the ad.

21. Your Task: In your purple literature book, read the story on pages 418-419, “The Zoo.” On a SEPARATE PIECE OF paper, to turn in today: Identify the author’s purpose, and write a three sentence explanation for why you believe that is the author’s purpose.Think about your format…how should your answer this question?