Author's Purpose

September

25th

Learning Target:

Measure

Standards:

Do Today:
“CommonLit and Finish
EdPuzzle from yesterday

Odyssey Book 10
Guided Reading
questions for book 10

R

RL1: Cite Evidence
RL5: Author’s Choices/Craft
RL6: Author’s Purpose/POV

Reading Strategy:

Keywords and Summarize

✅

I can use details from text to

support my ideas
✅

I can determine what

techniques an author used to
develop their purpose/POV
✅

I can analyze how author’s

choices affect the overall
meaning and impact of a text

Take a minute and re-read the bellringer passage

What is Causing Climate Change?

Climate change is occurring because of the constant fossil fuels burning and
becoming trapped in the greenhouse gas effect. With the particles being
bounced back to earth instead of being released, the world is getting hotter.
With rapidly changing weather, the environment isn’t able to adjust as
quickly. It is resulting in more wildfires, flooding, and hurricanes. As a nation,
we contribute to this problem with the constant usage of cars, industrial
machinery, and burning fossil fuels. Many people are already getting
affected. They are called Climate refugees. It is estimated that the number
of refugees will only increase. It is important to focus on how you can help.
Instead of using your powered vehicle, you can opt to walk, ride a bicycle,
skate, or have mass transit. These changes could go a long way in helping
prevent climate change.

ELAGSE9-10RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an
author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

I can determine what techniques an author used to develop their purpose/POV

Climate change is occurring
because of the constant
fossil fuels burning and
becoming trapped in the
greenhouse gas effect.

What is the author's main claim about the
cause of climate change?

A) Climate change is caused by natural
disasters.
B) Climate change is a result of burning fossil
fuels.
C) Climate change has no significant impact on
the environment.
D) Climate change is solely due to agricultural
practices.

ELAGSE9-10RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an
author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

I can determine what techniques an author used to develop their purpose/POV

Climate change is occurring
because of the constant
fossil fuels burning and
becoming trapped in the
greenhouse gas effect.

Which of the following statements best
reflects the author's perspective on fossil
fuels?
A) Fossil fuels are a renewable energy
source.
B) Burning fossil fuels contributes to the
greenhouse gas effect.
C) Fossil fuels are essential for all forms of
energy.
D) Fossil fuels have been abandoned in
modern energy practices.

ELAGSE9-10RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an
author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

I can determine what techniques an author used to develop their purpose/POV

It is resulting in more
wildfires, flooding, and
hurricanes. As a nation, we
contribute to this problem
with the constant usage of
cars, industrial machinery,
and burning fossil fuels.
Many people are already
getting affected. They are
called Climate refugees.

Which of the following pieces of
evidence does the author provide to
support the claim that climate
change is caused by human
activity?
a) Increased wildlife
b) Constant burning of fossil fuels
c) Natural weather cycles
d) Climate refugees

ELAGSE9-10RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an
author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

I can determine what techniques an author used to develop their purpose/POV

It is resulting in more
wildfires, flooding, and
hurricanes. As a nation, we
contribute to this problem
with the constant usage of
cars, industrial machinery,
and burning fossil fuels.
Many people are already
getting affected. They are
called Climate refugees.

According to the text, what is a "climate
refugee"?

a) Someone who supports climate
change initiatives
b) A person who has to leave their home
due to climate-related disasters
c) A scientist studying climate change
d) A tourist visiting areas affected by
climate change

ELAGSE9-10RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an
author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

I can determine what techniques an author used to develop their purpose/POV

It is important to focus on how
you can help. Instead of using
your powered vehicle, you can
opt to walk, ride a bicycle,
skate, or have mass transit.
These changes could go a
long way in helping prevent
climate change.

What solution does the author
suggest to help combat climate
change?

a) Increase fossil fuel usage
b) Rely solely on electric vehicles
c) Use public transportation or walk
d) Ignore the issue

ELAGSE9-10RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an
author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

I can determine what techniques an author used to develop their purpose/POV

…the world is getting hotter.
With rapidly changing weather,
the environment isn’t able to
adjust as quickly. It is resulting
in more wildfires, flooding, and
hurricanes. As a nation, we
contribute to this problem with
the constant usage of cars,
industrial machinery, and
burning fossil fuels. Many
people are already getting
affected.

What tone does the author use
when discussing the
consequences of climate
change?
a) Optimistic
b) Indifferent
c) Urgent
d) Humorous

Exit Ticket

List 3 text based consequences of climate change