Reading: Module 7, Lesson 3 (Day 33): Non-Fiction Text: Non-Fiction Comprehension

Non-Fiction Comprehension

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Hello readers! Today you will practice identifying the author's purpose.

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Authors Purpose to Persuade. anchor chart

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Authors Purpose to Inform anchor chart

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Authors Purpose to Entertain anchor chart

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Determining Author's Purpose

Directions:  

  • Read each example on the flashcard.
  • Decide if the Author's Purpose is to:  
    • persuade?
    • entertain?
    • inform?

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