Understanding Author's Purpose and Animal Babies

Miss St. Louis introduces the concept of author's purpose, focusing on informing and persuading. She reads 'Amazing Animal Babies', discussing how animal babies grow, survive, and learn. The lesson encourages students to explore nonfiction books to learn new information.

What is one reason an author might write a text?

• To hide information

• To entertain only themselves

• To persuade the reader

• To confuse the reader

Which type of book is written to provide information?

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

• Mystery

• Fantasy

What is a glossary used for in a nonfiction book?

• To show pictures

• To provide definitions of specific terms

• To list chapter titles

• To summarize the book

What is a baby frog called?

• Pup

• Tadpole

• Cub

• Joey

Why do some animal babies need a lot of care from their parents?

• They cannot see or hear at birth

• They are larger than their parents

• They are independent from birth

• They are born with full abilities

What is the purpose of blubber in some animals?

• To keep them warm

• To make them faster

• To help them see better

• To help them fly

How do some animals protect their young from predators?

• By leaving them alone

• By forming a protective circle

• By teaching them to fly

• By hiding them underground

What is one activity that helps animal babies learn survival skills?

• Hiding

• Eating

• Playing

• Sleeping

What challenge does the teacher give to the students?

• To draw a picture of an animal

• To visit a zoo

• To find a nonfiction book and learn something new

• To write a fiction book

What is the main focus of the lesson?

• Practicing math problems

• Understanding author's purpose and animal babies

• Exploring historical events

• Learning about fiction stories