Exploring Author's Purpose in Literature

Why is it important to understand the author's purpose when reading?

• To determine the length of the text

• To find out the author's age

• To understand the hidden meanings in the text

• To know the author's favorite color

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does the 'P' in the PI method stand for?

• Propose

• Predict

• Perform

• Persuade

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following is NOT a purpose in the PI method?

• Describe

• Inform

• Entertain

• Persuade

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

In the example about ecotourism, what is the author's purpose?

• To describe

• To persuade

• To inform

• To entertain

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What clue indicates that the ecotourism text is not meant to entertain?

• It has a humorous tone

• It is a fictional story

• It uses figurative language

• It has no dialogue

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What phrases in the ecotourism text suggest the author is trying to persuade?

• For example

• In conclusion

• Once upon a time

• We must, we should be

What should you do after identifying the author's purpose?

• Rewrite the text

• Summarize the text

• Ignore the text

• Look for the author's attitude towards the topic

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which question helps determine the author's attitude?

• Is the author being fair?

• What is the author's name?

• How long is the text?

• What is the author's favorite food?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What emotion does the author of the ecotourism text show towards the topic?

• Excitement

• Appreciation

• Anger

• Sadness

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the final step in understanding why an author has written a piece?

• Checking the publication date

• Finding the author's biography

• Counting the number of words

• Identifying the author's purpose and attitude

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6