Walk in work Get out your notebook and turn to the next reading page Label it Author’s Purpose

Author’s Purpose In Fiction writing Excite Warn Reassure Discover new worlds, characters, walks of life, grow empathy and understanding for others. Warn Warn about possible consequences (negative effects) of human action or inaction Reassure Reassure people that humans or ideas can be good and worthwhile.

Group work Example: In Wall-E by Disney Pixar, the creators’ purpose is to warn us about consequences humans could face if they do not change their habits that harm the environment. Humans had to escape Earth while robots cleaned up the mess, but Wall-E is the only one left. Wall-E is only stacking the garbage, there isn’t really anywhere else to put it. Wall-E was surprised to see a plant growing on Earth. In your notebook, work with our group come up with a claim and paraphrased evidence bullet points to prove your claim. What is Bradbury’s purpose for writing The Veldt? In The Veldt by Ray Bradbury, his purpose is to ________________ about ________________________________. List 2 or 3 paraphrased evidence from the story to prove your claim.

Individual work Try this in your own SCI FI book as you read today. What is the author’s purpose for your book? In (Title of Book) by (author), their purpose is to ________________ about ________________________________. List 2 or 3 paraphrased evidence from the book to prove your claim. Example: In Wall-E by Disney Pixar, the creators’ purpose is to warn us about consequences humans could face if they do not change their habits that harm the environment. Humans had to escape Earth while robots cleaned up the mess, but Wall-E is the only one left. Wall-E is only stacking the garbage, there isn’t really anywhere else to put it. Wall-E was surprised to see a plant growing on Earth. You can also use your group’s example from The Veldt.