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October 16, 2013

The word of the day is Evidence.

Evidence are facts used to prove or disprove something.

Sentence: There is a lot of evidence to prove that the more you
study the better grades you will receive.
Read and respond:
What type of evidence do detectives use to solve a crime?

Why do authors write?

Authors always have a
purpose for their writing.
Authors write texts to:
1) Inform
2) Entertain
3) Persuade

Clues / Evidence

Purpose

Explains or gives you information

about a topic.

Inform

Makes you feel emotions.

(Such as happy, sad, scared)

Entertain

Presents the author's opinions,

feelings, and beliefs. Tries to
convince you to do or not do something.

Persuade

Many large cities have subways. Large cities benefit from

these underground trains because they can carry many
people to different places quickly and economically. The first
subway system opened in London, England, in 1863. In the
United States, there are major subways in New York, with
640 miles of track, Boston with nearly 50 miles of track, and
San Francisco, with 71 miles of track.

What is the author's purpose? ________________________

Entertain

Persuade

Inform

Guided Practice

If you want to become a better reader you need to read

often. Research supports that children need to read
frequently to be able to read fluently and to be able read high
frequency words. All students will benefit by reading at least
20 - 30 minutes per day. Make it a point and read more often!

What is the author's purpose? ________________________

Entertain

Persuade

Inform

Partner Work

The penguin is a bird, but it does not fly. Penguins are

not like other birds. They are unique birds, and even their
feathers are unusual. Other birds have rows of feathers that
grow in a specific pattern. A penguins feathers grow all
over, like hair on a mammal. You will not see penguins in
the air or in trees. The penguin is an ocean bird, living in
and near the ocean. The penguin spends much time in the
ocean. When the penguin is on land, it walks along slowly,
and this limited mobility may be one reason the penguin
spends more time in the water.

What is the author's purpose? ________________________

Entertain

Persuade

Inform

Independent Work

1. HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Humble Pet Store, in the 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!
What is the author's purpose? __________________

2. Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen

must be used. Letters are formed using up and down
strokes. Most old documents were written in this form.
Diplomas, certificates, and other awards are often written in
calligraphy.
What is the author's purpose? _____________________

3. Katrina and her brother, Jesse were playing with the

water hose outside one day. Jesse ran to the house to hide
from Katrina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The
back door opened, and Katrina pointed the water hose
toward the door ready to squirt Jesse. To Katrinas surprise it
was Mom who was now dripping wet!
What is the author's purpose? _______________________

Author's Purpose - Review

What are the 3 main reasons authors
write?
Entertain
Persuade

Inform

Author's Purpose - Review

Purpose

Passage Title

How to Build a Tree House

My Wonderful Summer Vacation

Students Should Wear Uniforms

Entertain

Persuade

Inform