2 - 22 Literary Non-Fiction - Author's Purpose Part 2

Multiple Choice

In the paragraph, the word odd means -

• individual

• round

• hideous

• peculiar

Multiple Select

Read the sentences and make any necessary corrections.

• Change Dog to Dogs

• Edit the comma and they to a period and They

• Change learns to learn

• Add a comma after everyone

• Change were to are

Literary Non-Fiction:
Author’s Purpose

Mr. Perez/Mr. James

2/22/2023

Objective:I can identify author’s purpose in a

literary non-fiction text.

Read Aloud:
Play, Louis, Play!

–What do you notice on the

cover?

–What can you infer the

story will be about?

–What questions do you

have based on the cover?

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Retell

Play, Louis, Play!

What did we read in the read

aloud today?

Use important details.

3 - 5 sentences

Open Ended

Retell: Play, Louis, Play!

What did we read in the read aloud today?

Use important details

3 - 5 sentences

Author’s Purpose

An author’s purpose is his or
her reason for writing a text.

Persuade - wants the reader to
think or act in a certain way.

Inform - wants the reader to
share information about a topic

Entertain - wants the reader to
enjoy a story.

Dropdown

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Select answer

: the author's reason for writing the text

The author is sharing information: ​

Select answer

The author wants the reader to think or act a certain way: ​

Select answer

The author wants the reader to enjoy the story: ​

Select answer

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Exit Ticket

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes how the author use logical order throughout the selection?

• A. It is used to describe the process of becoming famous

• B. It is used to describe how Louis learned to play the trumpet.

• C. It is used to describe the life of a famous trumpet player.

• D. It is used to describe how Louis found fame for his music