DO NOW Rewrite the sentence correctly if there is an error. Write “correct” in the space provided if there are no errors. 1.When people chew with their mouths open, it irritates me. 2.Because I didn’t study I didn’t pass my test. 3.somebody help me? shouted harry! 4.“how do you Like Your Eggs!asked” mom?

On your pie chart, write down something you… Would like to persuade someone else to do It could be to try something, eat something, or stop doing something. Would like to be more informed on It could be something you don’t know much about. Consider entertaining in your own life It could be a funny story

KEY WORDS FOR TODAY’S LESSON Audience – the person or persons who will be reading your writing To be sure that we communicate clearly in writing, we need to adjust our message--how we say to and what information we include--by recognizing that different readers can best understand different messages. Author’s Purpose – why an author writes a story Persuade – the author wants you to think the way they think Persuasive essays, persuasive speeches, and persuasive letters/notes Inform – the author is giving the reader facts and information Expository essays, nonfiction texts, instructions, and directions Entertain – the author wants you to enjoy what you’re reading Stories, poems, scripts, and plays

AUTHOR’S AUDIENCE/PURPOSE The bear was on his way to town. He wanted to impress people with his new clothes. He was dressed in his finest coat and vest. He was wearing his best derby hat and his shiniest shoes. Who is the author’s audience? What is the author’s purpose? The author’s audience may be a young child. The author’s purpose is to entertain.

AUTHOR’S AUDIENCE/PURPOSE A dip in interest rate hit Wall Street Wednesday, sparking a burst of buying and selling stocks moderately higher. Tech shares, however, declined on disappointing earnings. Who is the author’s audience? What is the author’s purpose? The author’s audience may be an adult. The author’s purpose is to inform.

AUTHOR’S AUDIENCE/PURPOSE There were many reasons that led to the American Revolution. First, the colonists did not believe in "taxation without representation". The colonists thought they should be represented in Parliament. Who is the author’s audience? What is the author’s audience? The author’s audience may be a student. The author’s purpose is to inform.

STAND UP & PUSH YOUR CHAIRS IN! Grab your guided notes and a writing utensil. You have 45 seconds to find a partner who shares the same shoe size as you.

GP – AUTHOR’S PURPOSE & AUDIENCE With your partner, you will complete the following: Read the descriptions of each item. Determine the author’s main purpose or the author’s main audience. In one to two sentences, explain your answer. You have 15 minutes to complete this activity.

IP – STOPPING A TOPPLING TOWER On your own, you will complete the following: Pre-reading activity for Stopping a Toppling Tower Read Stopping a Toppling Tower Complete the post reading activity Remember: Use one to two complete sentences to answer the short answer questions.

EXIT TICKET Read the descriptions of each item and determine the author’s main purpose (to entertain, persuade, or inform) and author’s audience. Then, in a sentence or two, explain your answer. 1.A story written about a young boy who moves to a new school and is bullied, but he gains self-confidence by joining a sports team and learns to stand up for himself. 2.The documentation and instructions for a new touch-screen tablet PC

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