Do Now: What message is the author sending to the reader? Create a KWL chart about the Montgomery boycotts.

Author’s Purpose in Writing his/her text I can determine the author’s purpose for writing a text.(RI7.6) 1 st hour I can write an informative/explanatory text to examine a topic, convey ideas or concepts and information through text selection, organization and analysis of relevant content.(W.7.2a)

Author’s Perspective Review is how an author feels about the topic he or she is writing about. is the author’s belief, position or opinion about the topic may include biases or assumptions

"Why did the author write this piece? Author’s Purpose

is the reason that the author choose to write the passage. Authors may have more than one purpose for writing purpose can be stated explicitly or readers may have to infer the purpose.

What is Author’s Purpose? There are five main purposes for writing: To inform To explain (to teach) To describe ( to express) To entertain To persuade

To Explain Some authors write to teach the reader how to do something: –“How-to” teaches how to do or make something. –The author will “explain” a process.

To Explain Clues to look for: Step-by-step directions Numbered lists Words like first, next, or last You will see this in: “How-to” manuals, cookbooks, etc.

To Describe (express) Authors write to convey a picture or feeling to an audience. This type of purpose DOES NOT try to change the reader’s beliefs.

To Describe (Express) Clues to look for: Emotional words Sometimes use of the word “I” Value words like best, terrible, worst, great You will find this in: Poetry (narrative), lyrics, diaries, journals, etc.

To Entertain Some authors write to amuse his/her audience. –This type of writing usually tells a story, uses drama and humor, or has playful language.

To Entertain Clues to look for: Has a beginning, middle, and end Uses dialogue Rhymes Drama or humor You will find in: Poetry (limericks), plays, movies, fictional prose, etc.

To Inform Some authors write to give the reader information: “ What or Why” of a topic. Enlighten reader on topics that are real. Usually contains facts.

To Inform Clues to look for: Facts, examples, or definitions Maps, charts, diagrams Headings and subheadings You will see this in: Textbooks, newspapers, encyclopedias, biographies, autobiographies, etc.

To Persuade Some authors try to convince the reader to share his/her opinions and views on a specific idea or topic or to purchase something.

To Persuade Clues to look for: Opinion statements Words like should, must, and have to Value words like worst, best, terrible, or great You will find in: Editorials, advertisements, etc

Be Careful! Sometimes authors have more than one purpose. –Be on the lookout for that!

Author’ s Tone is his/her attitude about a subject or topic The author’s word choice helps to determine the tone The author’s word choice sets the MOOD Mood is the feeling the reader gets from reading those words.

Tone and Mood words Words that Describe Tone Amused, Humorous, Pessimistic, Angry, Informal, Playful, Cheerful, Ironic, Pompous, Horror, Light, Sad, Clear, Matter-of-fact, Serious, Formal, Resigned Suspicious, Gloomy, Optimistic Witty Words That Describe Mood Fanciful Melancholy Frightening Mysterious Frustrating Romantic Gloomy Sentimental Happy Sorrowful Joyful Suspenseful

Let me try… The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the North. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters

Let’s try it together … Installing a new battery in a cell phone is an easy procedure. All phones have some kind of button or clip that holds the back panel in place. Simply remove the back, and take out the battery. In some cases, the back of the phone is the battery. After removing the old battery, check the contacts on the back of the phone to ensure that they are free of corrosion. If necessary, clean any corrosion off with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and cotton-tipped applicators. Be sure to allow ample time for the alcohol to evaporate off the phone before installing the new battery. Place your new battery in the same position that you found the old one and replace the back (if necessary). Once you have installed your replacement battery, it is important to let your phone charge overnight since most batteries come with little or no charge. The next morning, your fully-charged phone will be ready for action.

Try it with your partner in front of you Hearing the music beginning brought tears to my eyes. I felt my throat begin to close up. Losing my father was the most difficult time of my life. I was very close to him and he was my confidant. I don’t know what I would do without him to talk to me. This was the saddest day I have ever experienced.

You try by yourself It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. The boys took their dogs with them, and the dogs would swim in the lake while the boys fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake.

Do Now: Write each sentence and correct the capitalization. 1. “i want to learn to ski,” said christy, “so i’m taking skiing lessons after school.” 2. wolfgang mozart wrote symphonies for full orchestra,” explained ms. beil. “he also wrote concertos for small groups of instruments.” 3. general eisenhower was elected president in “my grandmother sends me a present for my birthday every year,” said angie. 5. tom said, “the dance will be held next week.” 6. “dear aunt irma,” the letter began

Author’s Purpose in Writing his/her text I can determine the author’s purpose for writing a text.(RI7.6) 1 st hour I can write an informative/explanatory text to examine a topic, convey ideas or concepts and information through text selection, organization and analysis of relevant content.(W.7.2a)

Author’s Purpose and Author’s Perspective REVIEW Author’s purpose: the REASON why the author wrote the piece. Author’s perspective: how the author feels about the topic; it is the author’s beliefs, position and opinion

Author’s Purpose Recap To inform To explain (to teach) To describe ( to express) To entertain To persuade (to argue) To Evaluate

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