Tuesday's Lesson 5.21

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The only things on your desk
should be:
• The text, “Kittens”

• The papers Ms. J passed

out

• Your computer

• All the usual items

(response card, discussion
card, and whiteboard)
should be all stacked
together at the top of your
desk

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Draw

The poet includes this line to emphasize that the mother cat-----

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How do you know your answer is the correct answer?

Open Ended

How do you know your answer is the correct answer?

Sentence Stem: The correct answer is ____. I know this because...

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TEKS: 3.10A Explain the author’s purpose and message within a text.

LO: SWBAT explain the author’s purpose and
message within an informational text.

DOL: Given a text, SW correctly explain the
author’s purpose and message in at least 4 out
of 5 questions.

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The History of Chalk

Chalk has always been around in nature. In prehistoric times, people used chalk to make
drawings on the walls of caves. Much later, artists used chalk for drawing. Later, chalk entered
school classrooms. Teachers used chalk sticks on blackboards. Young students also used chalk
sticks and small chalkboards. They used a sponge or a cloth as an eraser. In today’s schools,
chalk is not used quite as much. But it is still fun to use chalk for art projects or sidewalk
drawings.

A.

To persuade readers to use chalk more often in their daily
lives

B.

To entertain readers with an exciting story about the
discovery of chalk

C.

To inform readers about the various ways chalk has been
used throughout history

D.

To persuade readers that chalk is superior to other writing
tools

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

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Draw

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

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Read the sentences.

What is the most likely reason the author includes these details?

A.

To show that chalk was used for different purposes
in the past

B.

To convey that chalk has been used since ancient
times

C.

To explain how chalk was discovered in prehistoric
times

D.

To persuade readers that chalk is the best tool for
creating art

In prehistoric times, people used chalk to make drawings on the walls of caves.
Much later, artists used chalk for drawing.

Audio Response

Tell your partner, what is the most likely reason the author includes these details?

Sentence Stem: The purpose the author included these details is because...

Open Audio Recorder

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Read the sentences.

What is the most likely reason the author includes these details?

A.

To explain that despite changes in classroom
technology, chalk remains a useful tool

B.

To persuade readers that chalk is no longer a useful
tool

C.

To inform readers that chalk is now used only for
recreational purposes

D.

To entertain readers with a humorous observation
about modern chalk use

In today’s schools, chalk is not used quite as much. But it is still fun to use chalk
for art projects or sidewalk drawings.

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely reason the author includes these details? 

• 1. To explain that despite changes in classroom technology, chalk remains a useful tool.

• 1. To persuade readers that chalk is no longer a useful tool.

• To inform readers that chalk is now used only for recreational purposes.

• 1. To entertain readers with a humorous observation about modern chalk use.

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Author’s
Purpose

Author’s
Message

vs.

After reading a text, a reader can explain the

author’s purpose for writing the text and author’s

message.

A specific
idea explored
in the writing

The reason
intended for
writing something

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Apply To Text
We will examine today’s

text by identifying the
author’s purpose and

message to gain a deeper
understanding of the text.

Read and annotate

The Jim Thorpe Story

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A. To show that Jim Thorpe had a difficult upbringing

as a Native American

B. To emphasize the importance of Jim Thorpe's

Native American heritage

C. To explain why Jim Thorpe became an athlete

D. To describe the location of Jim Thorpe's birthplace

What is the mostly likely reason the author includes the
details in paragraph 2?

Draw

What is the purpose the author includes the details in paragraph 2?

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Read the sentences.

He (Jim) was named one of the world’s best athletes by many groups. He died
in 1953. Then in 1963, he was elected to the Football Hall of Fame.

What is the most likely reason the author includes this information?

A.

To show that Jim Thorpe was not appreciated during his lifetime

B.

To emphasize the lasting impact and recognition of Jim’s athletic
achievements

C.

To explain the process of being elected to the Football Hall of Fame

D.

To compare and contrast the Football Hall of Fame to other sports halls of
fame

Audio Response

Tell your partner how you chose the answer to this question.

Sentence Stem: The purpose the author includes this information is because...

Open Audio Recorder

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What is the most likely reason the author
wrote this selection?

A. To entertain readers with a fictitious

story about an athlete

B. To convince readers to become

professional athletes

C. To educate readers about the life

and accomplishments of Jim Thorpe

D. To compare Jim Thorpe to

modern-day athletes

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

• To entertain readers with a fictitious story about an athlete

• 1. To convince readers to become professional athletes

• To educate readers about the life and accomplishments of Jim Thorpe

• To compare Jim Thorpe to modern-day athletes

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Which sentence best states a message in
the selection?

A. Athletes are successful when they

get paid to play.

B. Creativity and dedication are not

necessary for success.

C. Athletes should focus on only one

sport to excel.

D. Perseverance and hard work can

lead to greatness

Draw

Which sentence best states a message in the selection?

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best states a message in the selection?

• Athletes are successful when they get paid to play.

• 1. Creativity and dedication are not necessary for success.

• Athletes should focus on only one sport to excel.

• 1. Perseverance and hard work can lead to greatness. 

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SCR: What is the author's purpose and message of "The Jim Thorpe Story"? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Open Ended

What is the author's purpose and message of the text, "The Jim Thorpe Story"? Support your answers with evidence from the text.

Sentence Stem: The author's purpose of "The Jim Thorpe Story" is to____. The author's message of "The Jim Thorpe Story"- is to____.

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DOL: Given a text,
SW correctly explain
the author’s purpose
and message in at
least 4 out of 5
questions.