Author's Purpose and Craft

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Author’s Purpose and Craft for

Constructed Response Writing

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Author’s Purpose & Craft Defined

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Author’s purpose is the “Why”

Author’s Craft is the “How”

― Jeff Anderson

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Directions: Discuss with your tablemates and sort your cards into the categories of craft.

Types of Craft Sort

Open Ended

How many different types of author's purposes are there?

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There are as many purposes as there are

authors, so PIE isn’t going to cut it.

― Me

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Language Matters… This is NOT Enough!

What you’ve heard too
often….

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Explain

Describe

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Language Matters…

But what about …?

Suggest

Indicate

Show

Convey

Highlight

Reveal

Emphasize

Illustrate

Tell

Provide

Encourage

Suggest

Explain

Help

Describe

Share

Identify

State

Recall

Criticize

Convince

Advocate

Persuade

Analyze

Detail

Prove

Inform

Introduce

Promote

Question

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Part 2 The Link Between

Author’s Purpose and Craft for

Constructed Response

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Learning Objectives

● I can read a text and monitor my understanding by annotating.

● I can discuss specific ideas in the text that are important to

meaning.

● I can explain the author’s purpose and message within a text.

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What's the difference between a moth and a butterfly?

Read and Annotate the Article

Annotations:
Beside each paragraph , jot
down the topic and main
idea of the paragraph. We
will use these to help
determine the purpose of the
text.

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Thinking Prompts for Noticing Author’s Purpose

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What is the topic/subject? What is the author’s attitude toward it?

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What does the author want me to know about the topic/subject?

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Is there a different or opposing view that the author doesn’t include?

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How does the author tell me about the topic/subject?

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What craft moves does the author use to achieve their purpose

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As we read the following text,
keep this question in mind.
What is the most likely
reason the author wrote this
text? What evidence
supports your thinking?

MI/thesis

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Diff. images
evoked by
both insects

RQs

Diff. is more
than how they
look

Both belong to
same group;
but have B & P
diff.

More types of
moths than BF

I Do…

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PD Wings;
color
appearance

Diff in color
due to when
they are active
M= night drab
B=day bright

BF active in
day and color
warns pred.

BF & M fold
wings
differently

WE Do…

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YOU Do…

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Author’s Purpose

Respond to the following prompt in writing.

What is the most likely reason the author wrote the article?? Be sure to
support your reasoning with specific evidence from the text.

Sentence starter:
The most likely reason the author wrote the text, What’s the difference
between a butterfly and moths?, is to _______________________________. For
example, in paragraph(s)_____________ the author _________________. The
author also_____________ in paragraph(s).

Open Ended

What is the MOST LIKELY REASON the author wrote this passage? Use details from the story to support your answer.

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Language Matters…

So many words to choose from…

Suggest

Indicate

Show

Convey

Highlight

Reveal

Emphasize

Illustrate

Tell

Provide

Encourage

Share

Explain

Help

Describe

Share

Identify

State

Recall

Criticize

Convince

Advocate

Persuade

Analyze

Detail

Prove

Inform

Introduce

Promote

Question

Which of the following words would NOT
fit the author’s purpose? Why?
Which words could we use to accurately
describe the author’s purpose for writing
the text? Write your response on pg 6.

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Language Matters…

So many words to choose from…

Suggest

Indicate

Show

Convey

Highlight

Reveal

Inform

Emphasize

Illustrate

Tell

Provide

Share

Recall

Inform

Explain

Help

Describe

Share

Identify

State

Sentence starter:

The most likely reason the author
wrote the text, What’s the
difference between a butterfly and
moths?, is to _____________________.
For example, in
paragraph(s)_____________ the
author _________________. The
author also_____________ in
paragraph(s).

Let's practice

Poll

Art is a special way people show their feelings and ideas. It can be painting, drawing, singing, dancing, and lots more! Art helps us express ourselves and understand the world better. When we look at art, we can feel happy, sad, excited, or calm. It's like magic! Artists use colors, shapes, and sounds to create amazing things that make us think and feel. Art is all around us, in museums, parks, and even on the walls of our homes. So, let's enjoy art and let our imaginations soar!

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this paragraph?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Poll

Flossing your teeth is super important for keeping your smile healthy! When we brush our teeth, we can miss some spots in between. That's where floss comes in! Flossing helps remove tiny bits of food and germs that hide between our teeth. If we don't get rid of them, they can make our gums sick and cause cavities. Flossing every day keeps our gums strong and our teeth strong too. It's like giving our teeth a little hug to keep them happy and shiny!

What is the MOST LIKELY REASON the author wrote this paragraph?

• Advocate

• Analyze

• Prove

Poll

Many students struggle to finish their homework because they find it hard to concentrate with distractions around them. This can lead to lower grades and stress. To help solve this problem, students can create a quiet and organized study space at home. They can turn off electronic devices, ask for support from family members, and use tools like timers to stay focused. Having a dedicated homework spot and managing distractions can make studying more enjoyable and lead to better academic success.

• Suggest

• Recall

• Question

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How do you feel about identifying author's purpose after today's lesson?