DEC19 Author's Purpose Message

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Grade 4 Read/Write

Teacher Facing
December 17, 2024

Literary Nonfiction

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Materials

Student

Teacher

● Author’s Purpose worksheet with

table

● Friday Kahlo paragraph

● HMH: Module 11 Week 2 “The

Beatles Were Fab (and They
Were Funny)”

● Response Cards

● Whiteboards

● Slide Deck
● HMH: Module 11 Week 2 “The

Beatles Were Fab (and They
Were Funny)”

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Suggested Agenda

Component

Slide #s

Time*

Do Now/Lesson
introduction

15-16

5 min

Direct teach

17-23

15 min

Skill practice

24-34

24 min

Closing

35

1 min

*These times are

a suggestion.
Please change
and prioritize as
needed for your

students.

Grade 4 Read/Write

Literary Nonfiction

December 17, 2024

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Do Now

1. After the announcement, we can travel to Olympia
without fear of getting captured by one of our city’s
enemies. It is Zeus’s will that there will be no wars
until the end of the Olympics. Woe to the city that
does not obey this command.

Excerpt from “An Athlete’s Journal” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

As it is used in the paragraph, the word
enemies means -

A.neighbors
B.rivals
C.allies
D.relatives

2. After the announcement, we can travel to Olympia
without fear of getting captured by one of our city’s
enemies. It is Zeus’s will that there will be no wars
until the end of the Olympics. Woe to the city that
does not obey this command.

Excerpt from “An Athlete’s Journal” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

What does the word woe mean in the
paragraph?

A.luck
B.riches
C.serenity
D.misfortune

Multiple Choice

As it is used in the paragraph, the word enemies means -

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

What does the word woe mean in the paragraph?

The word woe means -

• a

• b

• c

• d

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LO: SWBAT explain the
author's purpose and message
within a text.

DOL: Given a text, students will correctly explain the
author's purpose and message within a text in at
least 4 of 5 questions.

Literary Nonfiction

Ⓡ ELA 4.10A explain the author’s purpose and message within a text. DEC17

Open Ended

Why does it say explain in the learning objective?

It says explain because we have to -

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Academic Vocabulary

text evidence

(noun)

paraphrased or directly
quoted information from
a source that supports

understanding

author's purpose

(noun)

message

(noun)

refers to the fundamental
idea explored or expressed

by an author in a writing

piece

the reason an author

writes about a particular

topic

Match

Match the following vocabulary with its definition.

• author's purpose

• message

• text evidence

the reason an author writes about a part

refers to the fundamental idea explored

paraphrased or directly quoted informati

• the reason an author writes about a part

• refers to the fundamental idea explored

• paraphrased or directly quoted informati

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HOT Question: How can
explaining the author’s
purpose and message help
our understanding of the
text?

Literary Nonfiction

Ⓡ ELA 4.10A explain the author’s purpose and message within a text. DEC17

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Real World Connection: The
Beatles are the best-selling
music act of all time, with
estimated sales of 600 million
units worldwide.

Literary Nonfiction

Ⓡ ELA 4.10A explain the author’s purpose and message within a text. DEC17

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★ It combines factual information with

literary elements typically found in
fiction.

★ It presents real-life events,

experiences, and facts in a compelling
and engaging manner, often using
literary devices to enhance the
reader's understanding and emotional
connection to the subject matter.

The characteristics of LITERARY NONFICTION?

❏ narrative structure
❏ character

development

❏ vivid descriptions
❏ storytelling techniques

What are those literary

elements?

How can we use our

knowledge of the

LITERARY NONFICTION

characteristics to

determine the AUTHOR’S

PURPOSE?

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What is the author’s
purpose in writing a

BIOGRAPHY?

The author’s

purpose in writing a

BIOGRAPHY is…

“Biography” Anchor Chart from HMH Into Reading! Texas with permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Open Ended

If a biography is written about someone by someone else, then what is AUTOBIOGRAPHY?

An autobiography is -

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How can we, as readers, figure
out the author’s purpose when

we read a BIOGRAPHY?

“Author’s Purpose” Anchor Chart from HMH Into Reading! Texas with permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

We can figure out the

author’s purpose when we

read a text by…

Let’s FEED the PIE with +

AUTHOR’S PURPOSE

VERBS!

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to list

to inform

to reveal

to convince

to illustrate

to describe

to inspire

to educate

to narrate

to analyze

to celebrate

to reflect

to highlight

to chronicle

to advocate

to justify

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to list

to inform

to reveal

to convince

to illustrate

to describe

to inspire

to educate

to narrate

to analyze

to celebrate

to reflect

to highlight

to chronicle

to advocate

to justify

To list: The author provides
a series of items or ideas in
a specific order.

To reveal: The author make
something known to the
reader.

To convince: The author
tries to persuade the reader
to accept a particular
opinion, belief, or point of
view.

To illustrate: The author
uses examples, anecdotes,
or visuals to clarify and
explain a concept.

To describe: The author
paints a vivid picture of the
subject's appearance,
personality, and
surroundings.

To inspire: The author aims
to motivate and uplift by
highlighting the subject's
accomplishments, values,
and positive traits.

To educate: The author
imparts knowledge about the
subject's contributions to
society, historical significance,
or cultural impact.

To narrate: The author tells
a story or recounts events
in a sequential order.

To analyze: The author
critically examines the
subject's life, actions, or
impact, often offering
insights or interpretations.

To celebrate: The author
honors the subject's
achievements, virtues, or
notable milestones, typically
with admiration and praise.

To reflect: The author
encourages readers to
contemplate the subject's
life lessons, values, or
broader significance in
relation to their own lives.

To highlight: The author
emphasizes certain points
or ideas to draw the
reader's attention.

To chronicle: The author
records the chronological
events and key moments in
the subject's life, presenting
an overview of their
journey.

To advocate: The author
publicly supports or
recommends a particular
cause or policy.

To justify: The author
shows or proves that
something is right or
reasonable through logical
reasoning or evidence.

To inform: The author
provides factual information
about the subject's life,
achievements, and
experiences.

Open Ended

What is the author's purpose and how do you know?

The author's purpose is .... I know this because ...

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Frida Kahlo, born in 1907 in Mexico, was a renowned artist known

for her unique and vibrant paintings. Despite facing numerous

challenges, including a debilitating bus accident at a young age,

Kahlo used her art to express her pain, emotions, and cultural

identity. Through her colorful and symbolic works, she became an

iconic figure in the art world, inspiring others to embrace their

individuality and find beauty in adversity.

What is the author’s purpose? How do you know?

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* Sometimes the message is ______, but in

other cases the message is_____ in the

text and requires that readers ____ it.

What is the AUTHOR’S MESSAGE?

main

idea

explicit

implicit

infer

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* Sometimes the message is ______ and

but in other cases the message is _implicit_

in the text and requires that readers _infer_

it.

What is the AUTHOR’S MESSAGE?

main

idea

explicit

implicit

infer

explicit

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The Beatles
Were Fab
(and They

Were Funny)

Read

Stop

Jot!

Pages 327-329

●What is happening in the
text?

●What is the author’s
purpose and message?

●Which details from the text
support your
understanding?

This is important!

Underline key words

or details.

I don’t understand.

Readers are expected to…

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2

3

The most likely reason that the author
includes paragraph 19 is…

What is the most likely
reason that the author

includes paragraph

19?

Multiple Choice

The most likely reason that the author includes paragraph 19 is to ______________ the Beatles' excitement and disbelief at their sudden fame.

• inspire

• advocate

• emphasize

• justify

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The most likely reason that the author includes paragraph 19 is to

______________ the Beatles' excitement and disbelief at their sudden fame.

inspire

advocate

emphasize

justify

Multiple Choice

The author’s purpose for including paragraphs 20
through 23 in the biography most likely is to —

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A. showcase the Beatles' extensive experience of playing

together

B. emphasize the Beatles' nervousness in front of a massive

audience

C. illustrate the Beatles' response to their song reaching number

one in America

D. detail the Beatles' feelings about their first American TV

appearance

The author’s purpose for including paragraphs 20
through 23 in the biography most likely is to —

Read

Stop

Jot!

Pages 330-331

●What is happening in the
text?

●What are text/graphic
features in the text?

●Why does the author
include those features?

This is important!

Underline key words

or details.

I don’t understand.

Readers are expected to…

1

2

3

Multiple Choice

Read the information in paragraph 27. Which sentence emphasizes the overwhelming impact of Beatlemania on the Beatles' fame and success?

The sentence that emphasizes the overwhelming impact is -

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Read the information in paragraph 27. Which sentence
emphasizes the overwhelming impact of Beatlemania on
the Beatles' fame and success?

Ⓐ Beatlemania was so intense that the screaming of the fans often

drowned out the songs. Ⓑ The lads found it hilarious that the less

their music could be heard, Ⓒ the more popular they became and

the more money they were paid. Anything they touched went on sale

to fans Ⓓ —even the hotel sheets they slept on were cut into tiny

squares and sold as souvenirs.

Multiple Select

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

SELECT TWO ANSWERS

The most likely reason is -

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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A. To emphasize the Beatles' journey from Liverpool to international

stardom

B. To explore the Beatles' songwriting process and creative influences

C. To describe the Beatles' interactions with the media and reporters

D. To demonstrate the impact of fame and success on the Beatles'

lives and careers

E. To illustrate the challenges of fame and the band's coping

mechanisms

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

Select TWO correct answers.

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What made the Beatles' 1964 tour unique

compared to typical concert tours?

I think the Beatles' 1964 tour was unique
because...

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The main message of the biography is the Beatles, despite their
immense fame and success, remained down-to-earth and retained
their sense of humor. In paragraph 15, John and Paul wrote songs
together over tea and cornflakes, showing their ordinary and
relatable daily routines despite their rising fame. Overall, the text
portrays the main message that the Beatles were not only talented
musicians but also humble and humorous individuals who
remained true to themselves despite their global fame.

What is the main message of the biography? Support your answer
with evidence from the text.

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The main message of the biography is

What is the main message of the biography? Support your answer
with evidence from the text.

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The main message of the biography is the Beatles, despite their
immense fame and success, remained down-to-earth and retained
their sense of humor.

What is the main message of the biography? Support your answer
with evidence from the text.

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The main message of the biography is the Beatles, despite their
immense fame and success, remained down-to-earth and retained
their sense of humor. In paragraph 15, John and Paul wrote songs
together over tea and cornflakes, showing their ordinary and
relatable daily routines despite their rising fame.

What is the main message of the biography? Support your answer
with evidence from the text.

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The main message of the biography is the Beatles, despite their
immense fame and success, remained down-to-earth and retained
their sense of humor. In paragraph 15, John and Paul wrote songs
together over tea and cornflakes, showing their ordinary and
relatable daily routines despite their rising fame. Overall, the text
portrays the main message that the Beatles were not only talented
musicians but also humble and humorous individuals who
remained true to themselves despite their global fame.

What is the main message of the biography? Support your answer
with evidence from the text.

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HOT Question

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DOL: Given a text,
students will
correctly explain
the author's
purpose and
message within a
text in at least 4 of
5 questions.

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