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ReadingAuthor’s Purpose
Reading ▪ A
uthor’s PurposeLesson 2: C
umberland Falls
Dimension B
BDim
Lesson 2: Cumberland Falls
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Reading ▪ Author’s Purpose
makes me laugh
not a true story
I read itjust for fun
gives facts
I learnedsomething new
cites experts
gives examples
proves its case
stresses benefits
makes mewant to side
with the author
gains attention
includes charactersand setting
CCCA, Reading, Author’s PurposeLesson 2, Cumberland Falls, Dim B
Question 1
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Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
gives facts uses dialogue uses emotional words
uses bold text uses emotional words
uses dialogue
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persuade entertain inform
Question 7 persuade entertain inform
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Question 10
Question 1 sad happy mad
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hike; pictures excited; happy different; twins
Question 2
Question 8
Question 9
we visited a place in our state
it was a long trip
we got bored in the car
uses bold text uses dialogue uses conflict
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Name: _______________________Reading ▪ Author’s Purpose
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Introduction
Read Story 1- Author’s Purpose
Hello. I’m Dyllan. We are
going to discuss the author’s purpose for a
story by following Tony and Sara and their parents
during their family trip. Listen to them describe
the things they see!
We will discuss
different clues to determine the author’s
purpose for the story, plus the devices used to
emphasize the purpose. Let’s get started!
Reading ▪ Author’s Purpose
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Use this table to determine the author’s purpose.
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The twins will use the table to find the author’s purpose.
Reading ▪ Author’s Purpose
makes me laugh
not a true story
I read itjust for fun
gives facts
I learnedsomething new
cites experts
gives examples
proves its case
stresses benefits
makes mewant to side
with the author
gains attention
includes charactersand setting
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1. Organize the clues for the author’s purpose into this table.
entertaininform persuade
The twins will use the table to find the author’s purpose.
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2. Use a bingo stamp on the table to help Sara and Tony determine the author’s purpose for the flyer below.
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entertain persuadeinform
makes me laugh or cry
not a true story
I had fun reading it
gives facts
new information
cites experts
gives examples
proves its case
stresses benefits
makes mewant to side
with the author
tried to get me to change my mind
includes charactersand setting
Read Story 2- Cumberland Falls
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3. The author’s purpose is to:
Help Sara and Tony determine the author’s purpose using the table.
Reading ▪ Author’s Purpose
THE CUMBERLAND FALLSCorbin, Kentucky
WELCOMETO THE
CUMBERLAND FALLS
The Cumberland Falls
The Cumberland Falls, also called theLittle Niagara, the Great Falls or theNiagara of the South, is a large waterfallon the Cumberland River in southeastern Kentucky. This waterfall is the central feature of the Cumberland Falls StateResort Park. The falls are 68 feet highand 125 feet wide and it has an averageflow of 3600 cubic feet per second.
The Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
The Cumberland Falls State Resort Parkis the perfect destination to introduce the family a variety of activities. It offers fishing, rafting, swimming, stables, trails and much more. The park offers guided tours as well as adventurousself-exploration.
Studentresponse mode:
___ point
___ look
___ other
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4. How does the author use the flyer to inform the reader?
Studentresponse mode:
___ point
___ look
___ other
An author uses different devices to inform the reader. The author
may also use tables, bullets, and bold text.
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5. How can an author create a plot?
Studentresponse mode:
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___ look
___ other
The author uses different ways to create a plot. The author may
use dialogue, destinations, and conflict.
Introduction Resolution
Climax
Rising Action Falling Action
Gale and Emma started going to the library every Saturday morning.
They almost miss the bus.
The library is closed.
The two make the plan to �nish the project with the help of the internet.
The �nd everything they need and �nish the project.
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Read Story 3- Color Words Poster
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entertain persuadeinform
makes me laugh or cry
not a true story
I had fun reading it
gives facts
new information
cites experts
gives examples
proves its case
stresses benefits
makes mewant to side
with the author
tried to get me to change my mind
includes charactersand setting
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6. Use a bingo stamp on the table to help Sara and Tony determine the author’s purpose for the poster below.
7. The author’s purpose is to:
Help Sara and Tony determine the author’s purpose.
Reading ▪ Author’s Purpose
Studentresponse mode:
___ point
___ look
___ other
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8. Have you been on a trip with your family? Create an analogy between the trip in the story and your family’s trip.
Studentresponse mode:
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___ look
___ other
An analogy compares two things to show how they are similar to
something familiar.
Studentresponse mode:
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___ look
___ other
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9. How does the author create a plot in the “Color Words Poster” story?
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10. The author selected emotional words to create intensity in the story. What were those words from Story 3?
Studentresponse mode:
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___ look
___ other
The author will use different emotional words to create intensity in
the story. Words such as excited and bad are emotional words.
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Human Slinky Activity
Reading ▪ Author’s Purpose
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Directions: Watch the HUMAN SLINKY video found on youtube.com. Discuss with the class. Answer the questions.
Studentresponse mode:
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___ look
___ other
2. What is the purpose of the video?
Studentresponse mode:
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___ other
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There are several available, but I have used the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDJLTpXzdmo
1. How did the video make you feel (emotion)?
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