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What are we going to learn? What does identify mean? Identify means __________.

Learning Objective. We will identify 1 the main purpose of a text. What are we going to learn? What does identify mean? Identify means __________. CFU. Activate Prior Knowledge. Identify what the text below is about. (Pair-Share).

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What are we going to learn? What does identify mean? Identify means __________.

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  1. Learning Objective We will identify1 the main purpose of a text. What are we going to learn? What does identify mean? Identify means __________. CFU Activate Prior Knowledge Identify what the text below is about. (Pair-Share) 1. Penguins are birds with black and white feathers. 2. They spend most of their life in water. 3. Penguins eat small fish. Students, you already know how to identify what the text is about, or the main topic of a text. Now, we will identify the main purpose of a text. Make Connection 1 find (synonym) Vocabulary

  2. Concept Development • The main purpose of a text is the author’s reason2 for writing the text. • To help identify the main purpose, look for the main topic of the text. Main purposes for writing: CFU How do you know the passage is describing Jackie Robinson? In your own words what is the main purpose of the text? “The main purpose of the text is ______________.” 1. Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play Major League Baseball.2. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1956. 3. After Jackie, many other African-American players began to play in the Major Leagues.35 words The author is telling what happened with details. The main purpose of the text above is to describe Jackie Robinson. 1954, Library of Congress 2 why something is done Vocabulary Not an example of the main purpose of this text: The author is not telling why something is a certain way. The author is not telling how something works.

  3. Skill Development/Guided Practice • The main purpose of a text is the author’s reason for writing the text. • To help identify the main purpose, look for the main topic of the text. How did I/you identify the main topic of the text? How did I/you identify the main purpose of the text? How did I/you identify examples in the text to support your answer? CFU 2 Identify the main purpose of a text. Read the text carefully. Identifythe main topic of the text. (circle) Identify the main purpose of the text. (answer) Hint: Use the table. Identify examples from the text that support your answer. (underline) 1 4 2 3 3 4 1.Why are fireflies interesting bugs? 2. Fireflies can light up part of their bodies so that they glow in the dark! 3. They flash their light in different patterns to tell each other apart. 4. A firefly’s light also keeps predators3 away. 40 words A To explain how fireflies light up. B To describe what happened to fireflies. C To answer why fireflies are unique bugs. 3 animals that hunt and eat other animals Vocabulary

  4. Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) • The main purpose of a text is the author’s reason for writing the text. • To help identify the main purpose, look for the main topic of the text. How did I/you identify the main topic of the text? How did I/you identify the main purpose of the text? How did I/you identify examples in the text to support your answer? CFU 2 Identify the main purpose of a text. Read the text carefully. Identifythe main topic of the text. (circle) Identify the main purpose of the text. (answer) Hint: Use the table. Identify examples from the text that support your answer. (underline) 1 4 2 3 3 4 How to Make Bubbles Step 1: Add dishwashing soap to a bowl of water, and mix. Step 2: Cut a small hole in the bottom of a paper cup. Step 3: Dip the top of the cup into the soapy water and put your mouth around the hole at the bottom of the cup. Step 4: Blow air gently through the hole to make bubbles. Step 5: Continue steps 3 and 4 to make more bubbles. A To describe what a bubble looks like. B To answer why it takes time to make bubbles. C To explain an easy way of making bubbles.

  5. Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) How did I/you determine what the question or prompt is asking? How did I/you determine the ELA concept required? How did I/you determine the relevant information? How did I/you answer the question? How did I/you determine if all parts of the question have been answered? CFU 1 2 3 4 Answering ELA Questions 1 Determine what the question or prompt is asking. 2 Determine the ELA concept required. 3 Read the text to determine relevant information. 4 Answer the question. 5 Re-read the directions to determine if you answered all parts of the question. The author’s purpose is to describe what happened to make Sally Ride famous. Underline evidence in the text that shows what made her famous. 5 1.On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. 2. She was born in Los Angeles. 3. She rode on Space Shuttle Challenger. 4. She also was the first woman to use the robot arm in space. 5. She co-authored six children’s science books. 6. She received many honors for her work. 51 words What events made Sally Ride famous? Circle all that apply. A She was born on June 18, 1983. B She was the first American woman in space. C She was the first woman to use the robot arm in space. D She was born in Los Angeles.

  6. Relevance The main purpose of a text is the author’s reason for writing the text. Identifying the main purpose of a text will help you understand the reason why an author wrote a text. 1 2 Identifying the main purpose of a text will help you do well on tests. Sample Test Question: 28. What is the main purpose of the text? A to tell what time of day is best to skateboard B to describe what color skateboards used to be C to answer why skateboarding was invented D to explain what skateboarding is Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to identify the main purpose of a text? (Pair-Share) Why is it relevant to identify the main purpose of a text? You may give one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why? CFU

  7. The main purpose of a text is the author’s reason for writing the text. • To help identify the main purpose, look for the main topic of the text. Skill Closure Identify the main purpose of a text. Read the text carefully. Identifythe main topic of the text. (circle) Identify the main purpose of the text. (answer) Hint: Use the table. Identify examples from the text that support your answer. (underline) 1 4 2 3 1. Fruit bought at the grocery store comes from all over the world. 2. Most bananas are grown in South America. 3. Many grapes come from California. 4. Fruits come from near and far to get to your grocery store. 36 words Word Bank identify main purpose author’s reason answer explain describe A To describe details about fruits in a grocery store. B To answer why fruit at the grocery store comes from all over. C To explain how bananas come from South America. Access Common Core How do you know the other answer choices above are NOT the main purpose of the text? Explain your answer. The author is not giving details of the fruits in the store. The author is not telling how bananas come there. Summary Closure What did you learn today about identifying the main purpose of a text? (Pair-Share) Use words from the word bank.

  8. Independent Practice • The main purpose of a text is the author’s reason for writing the text. • To help identify the main purpose, look for the main topic of the text. Identify the main purpose of a text. Read the text carefully. Identifythe main topic of the text. (circle) Identify the main purpose of the text. (answer) Hint: Use the table. Identify examples from the text that support your answer. (underline) 1 4 2 3 1. A farmer’s market has many different kinds of food. 2. Farmers stand at tables selling fresh fruit, vegetables, and nuts. 3. A farmer’s market is also a good place to buy homemade bread and cheeses. 4. You can often get fresh juices and dairy products too. 46 words A To answer why the first farmer’s market was started. B To explain how people shop at a farmer’s market. C To describe what happens at the farmer’s market.

  9. Independent Practice (continued) • The main purpose of a text is the author’s reason for writing the text. • To help identify the main purpose, look for the main topic of the text. Identify the main purpose of a text. Read the text carefully. Identifythe main topic of the text. (circle) Identify the main purpose of the text. (answer) Hint: Use the table. Identify examples from the text that support your answer. (underline) 1 4 2 3 How to Use a Walkie-Talkie Step 1: Push the ON button. Step 2: Press the TALK button and say something. Step 3: When you are finished talking, let go of the TALK button, and listen to your friend use the walkie- talkie. Step 4: When you are finished using the walkie-talkie, push the ON button again to turn the walkie-talkie off. A To describe what happened when you used a walkie-talkie. B To explain how to talk to someone on a walkie-talkie. C To answer why the walkie-talkie battery will last long.

  10. Independent Practice (continued) How did I/you determine what the question or prompt is asking? How did I/you determine the ELA concept required? How did I/you determine the relevant information? How did I/you answer the question? How did I/you determine if all parts of the question have been answered? CFU 1 2 3 4 Answering ELA Questions 1 Determine what the question or prompt is asking. 2 Determine the ELA concept required. 3 Read the text to determine relevant information. 4 Answer the question. 5 Re-read the directions to determine if you answered all parts of the question. The author’s purpose for this passage is to tell why batteries are important. Underline reasons in the text that show why batteries are important. 5 1.Batteries are important. 2. They help run our cars. 3. Batteries for home use are labeled as AA, AAA, C, or D. 4. Batteries are needed for cell phones. 5. They are used in laptop computers. 6. Batteries can be big or small. 7. Batteries can be recharged. 8. Batteries even run some of my favorite toys! 50 words Why are batteries important? Circle all that apply. A Batteries for home use are labeled as AA, AAA, C, or D. B Batteries are needed for cell phones. C Batteries can be recharged. D Batteries are used in laptop computers.

  11. Periodic Review 1 Read the passage and identify the author’s main purpose. A To explain how animals build a shelter for hibernation. B To answer why animals hibernate. C To describe what happens when animals hibernate. 1 collected 2 safe, warm place to sleep Vocabulary

  12. Access Common Core The author’s purpose in this passage is to explain how you brush your teeth. Answer yes or no if a sentence is evidence for this purpose. 1.Brushing your teeth is important. 2. It will give you a nice smile. 3. First, you put toothpaste on your brush. 4. Then, you brush up and down on each tooth. 5. After brushing, rinse your brush and your mouth. 6. Dentists say brushing keeps germs away. 42 words x x x x

  13. Periodic Review 2 Honey 1. Bees collect nectar1from flowers and bring it back to the hive. 3. Then, the bees put the nectar in a honeycomb2.4. The bees cool the nectar by fanning it with their wings. 5. That helps turn the nectar into thick and sticky honey. 6. Beekeepers3 collect the honey from the beehive and place it in bottles to sell. 56 words Read the passage and identify the author’s main purpose. A To answer why people like to eat honey. B To explain how honey is made. C To describe what happens to honey after it is made. 1 sweet liquid from flowers that makes honey 2 area inside a beehive that holds honey 3 people who take care of bees Vocabulary

  14. Access Common Core The author’s purpose in this passage is to describe details of a famous speech by Martin Luther King Jr. Answer yes or no if a sentence is evidence for this purpose. 1.Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech in Washington, DC. 2. It was a sunny day. 3. He said he had a dream. 3. He dreamed that all people were equal. 4. Many people listened to the speech. 5. Other people spoke too. 39 words x x x x

  15. Periodic Review 3 Ahchoo! 1.Sneezing is the body’s way of getting rid of bad things in your nose. 2. When your nose gets a tickle, a message is sent to your brain that makes you sneeze. 3. Did you know you cannot make yourself sneeze or stop a sneeze once it starts? 4. Extra germs are in your nose when you have a cold, so you sneeze a lot more. 63 words Read the passage and identify the author’s main purpose. A To answer why people sneeze. B To explain how to stop sneezing. C To describe what happens when you sneeze a lot. Access Common Core Match the titles of the texts below with the best main purpose for each text. (draw lines) • My amazing trip to the zoo. • How to build a kite. • Where do penguins live? Answer why something is a certain way Explain how to do something Describe an event that happened

  16. EDI – Cognitive, Teaching, and English Learner Strategies Cognitive Strategies Teaching Strategies Language Strategies Content Access Strategies

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