Unit 2 Objectives What will we be able to do at the end of t

Unit 2 Objectives What will we be able to do at the end of the Unit?

>Determine the topic of the text. >Determine the author’s purpose. 

>Identify features of informational text.

What does this all mean? 

Determine the topic of the text. 

What is the text talking about?   

Example: 

     There are many types of different animals that we can have as pets. One of the most popular type of pets are dogs. Dogs can become part of a family and bring lots of love. However, having a dog as a pet requires a lot of responsibility.

What does this all mean? 

Determine the author’s purpose.

Why is the author writing this text?

Example:  

There are many different animals that we can have as pets. One of the most popular type of pets are dogs. Dogs can become part of a family and bring lots of love. However, having a dog as a pet requires a lot of responsibility.

What does this all mean? 

Identify features of informational text.

What other special information is included on the page?

Example:  

  There are many different animals that we can have as pets. One of the most popular type of pets are dogs. Dogs can become part of a family and bring lots of love. However, having a dog as a pet requires a lot of responsibility.