PAST: Author's Purpose Analysis

Label the PAST triangle correctly

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Text

Purpose

Perform

Speaker

Anchor

Science

Audience

Type

What is author's purpose?

• The reason why an author writes a text

• The genre of text: informational, argumentative, fiction

• Who the author is talking to

• Who is talking in the text

What is a speaker?

• The reason why an author writes a text

• The genre: informational, argumentative, or fiction

• Who the author is talking to

• Who is talking in the text

What does text refer to?

• The reason why an author writes a text

• The genre: informational, argumentative, or fiction

• Who the author is talking to

• Who is talking in the text

What is an audience?

• The reason why an author writes a text

• The genre: informational, argumentative, or fiction

• Who the author is talking to

• Who is talking in the text

Text 1

Once in a small village, there was a girl named Lily who everyone thought was the most

beautiful girl in town. Lily had long, flowing hair, sparkling blue eyes, and a dazzling

smile. However, despite her outer beauty, Lily was known for her kindness and

generosity towards others. She would spend her days helping her neighbors,

volunteering at the local animal shelter, and always offering a kind word to those in

need. As time passed, the people in the village began to realize that Lily's true beauty lay

not in her appearance, but in her compassionate heart and selfless actions. They learned

that true beauty shines from within, radiating kindness and love to all those around.

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage about Lily?

• To describe the physical appearance of a girl

• To highlight the importance of inner beauty and kindness

• To showcase the popularity of Lily in the village

• To discuss the challenges faced by Lily on a daily basis

Text 1

Once in a small village, there was a girl named Lily who everyone thought was the most

beautiful girl in town. Lily had long, flowing hair, sparkling blue eyes, and a dazzling

smile. However, despite her outer beauty, Lily was known for her kindness and

generosity towards others. She would spend her days helping her neighbors,

volunteering at the local animal shelter, and always offering a kind word to those in

need. As time passed, the people in the village began to realize that Lily's true beauty lay

not in her appearance, but in her compassionate heart and selfless actions. They learned

that true beauty shines from within, radiating kindness and love to all those around.

What type of text is this?

• Fiction

• Informational

• Argumentative

Text 1

Once in a small village, there was a girl named Lily who everyone thought was the most

beautiful girl in town. Lily had long, flowing hair, sparkling blue eyes, and a dazzling

smile. However, despite her outer beauty, Lily was known for her kindness and

generosity towards others. She would spend her days helping her neighbors,

volunteering at the local animal shelter, and always offering a kind word to those in

need. As time passed, the people in the village began to realize that Lily's true beauty lay

not in her appearance, but in her compassionate heart and selfless actions. They learned

that true beauty shines from within, radiating kindness and love to all those around.

Who is the speaker?

• The author

• Lily

• A villager

• A witch

Text 1

Once in a small village, there was a girl named Lily who everyone thought was the most

beautiful girl in town. Lily had long, flowing hair, sparkling blue eyes, and a dazzling

smile. However, despite her outer beauty, Lily was known for her kindness and

generosity towards others. She would spend her days helping her neighbors,

volunteering at the local animal shelter, and always offering a kind word to those in

need. As time passed, the people in the village began to realize that Lily's true beauty lay

not in her appearance, but in her compassionate heart and selfless actions. They learned

that true beauty shines from within, radiating kindness and love to all those around.

Who is the audience?

• Outdoor explorers

• People who think how you look is the most important thing about you

• Teachers

• Girls named Lily

Which piece of text evidence supports the author's purpose of highlighting the importance of inner beauty and

kindness?