Author's Purpose

• ELA
• 3rd Grade

Author's Purpose

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify whether the author's purpose is to persuade, inform or entertain.

What do you already know about an author's purpose?

How are you feeling about this lesson?

What is Author's Purpose?

Author's purpose is the reason an author writes a text. It could be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

PRACTICE ACTIVITY

READ THE PASSAGE AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE PURPOSE IS TO:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

"Join the Clean-up Crew!"

Hey kids! Did you know our planet needs your help? We can make a big difference by picking up trash at our local park. Not only will we keep our playground clean and safe, but we'll also protect the animals who call it home. Let's team up and make our world a better place, one piece of litter at a time!

The purpose is to:

1. Persuade
2. Inform
3. Entertain
4. I don't know

 "The Amazing World of Bees"

Bees are incredible insects that help plants grow by pollinating them. They collect nectar from flowers and turn it into delicious honey! Did you know there are different types of bees in a hive, like worker bees and the queen bee? Without bees, many fruits and vegetables wouldn't grow. Let's learn more about these buzzing buddies and how we can protect them.

The purpose is to:

1. Persuade
2. Inform
3. Entertain
4. I don't know

"The Silly Adventures of Max and Molly"

Max and Molly were two mischievous mice who loved to explore. One day, they decided to journey to the top of Mount Cheeseball. Along the way, they met a singing squirrel and a dancing rabbit! With giggles and squeaks, they finally reached the summit and discovered a magical cheese fountain! Join Max and Molly on their cheesy escapades filled with laughter and fun!

The purpose is to:

1. Persuade
2. Inform
3. Entertain
4. I don't know

PERSUADE

INFORM

ENTERTAIN

A story about fairies and unicorns.

A passage about the history of California.

An article convincing people that all students should do summer school.

How are you feeling about this lesson NOW?

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.