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CA 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (2Q)Use knowledge of the author’s purpose(s) to

comprehend informational text.Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

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We will identify1 the author’s purpose.

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On whiteboards, students identify which story is for fun and which gives many facts. Students, authors write about things for different reasons. Some reasons are for fun or to give facts. This is called the author’s purpose. Now, we will identify the author’s purpose.

On whiteboards, students identify which story is for fun and which gives many facts. Students, authors write about things for different reasons. Some reasons are for fun or to give facts. This is called the author’s purpose. Now, we will identify the author’s purpose.

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Activate Prior Knowledge

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Which text is written for fun? Which text is written to give many facts?

AMy dog does tricks. He shakes hands, rolls over, then looks at you for some food.

BFlowers need air, water, and good soil to grow. They have roots, stems, leaves, and petals.

CA 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (2Q)Author’s purpose.

Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. ©2012 All rights reserved.

Which of these pieces of writing is to entertain? Which is to inform? How do you know?A At my last birthday party, we had a piñata. We all tried to hit it. I broke it open. All my friends jumped to get the candy. B Water freezes at 32 degrees. Water boils at 212 degrees. The human body is healthy at 98.6 degrees.

Which of these pieces of writing is to entertain? Which is to inform? How do you know?A At my last birthday party, we had a piñata. We all tried to hit it. I broke it open. All my friends jumped to get the candy. B Water freezes at 32 degrees. Water boils at 212 degrees. The human body is healthy at 98.6 degrees.

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An author’s purpose is the author’s main reason for writing.

Author’s Purpose

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to entertainto tell you a story you will

enjoy

The three pigs loved to sing. The big bad wolf didn’t know how to sing. It made him sad. So,the three pigs taught the wolf to sing.

to informto teach or give facts about a

topic

George Washington was born in 1732. Hewas the first president of the United States.He died in 1799.

to persuadeto get you to

believe something

Dogs are the best pets. They are very lovingand helpful. It is fun to teach them new tricks.You should get a dog.

What is the difference between writing to inform and writing to persuade? The difference between writing to inform and writing to persuade is ______________.Which is an example of writing to persuade? How do you know?A My brother, who is 2, had his first pizza. He stuck his fingers in and got red sauce all over him.B Pizza is a great food. It tastes good and has many toppings. You should have pizza every day.

What is the difference between writing to inform and writing to persuade? The difference between writing to inform and writing to persuade is ______________.Which is an example of writing to persuade? How do you know?A My brother, who is 2, had his first pizza. He stuck his fingers in and got red sauce all over him.B Pizza is a great food. It tastes good and has many toppings. You should have pizza every day.

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Read the passage, thinking about the author’s purpose. Determine3 if the author is telling a story for the reader to enjoy. Determine if the author is teaching or giving facts to the reader. Determine if the author is telling the reader to believe something. Identify the author’s purpose: to inform, to entertain, or to persuade. (circle)

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My Dog Marley 1. My dog’s name is Marley. 2. He loves to swim in the lake5. 3. Last summer, he ran into me, and we both fell into the water! 4. I still laugh when I think of that day!

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to inform to entertain to persuade

Playing with Water 1. Kristy was trying to squirt4 Mark with the water hose. 2. Mark was hiding. 3. When the back door opened, Kristy squirted water at it. 4. It was Mom, and she got wet!

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Skill Development/Guided Practice 1 (continued)

Skill Development/Guided Practice 1 (continued)

Read the passage, thinking about the author’s purpose. Determine if the author is telling a story for the reader to enjoy. Determine if the author is teaching or giving facts to the reader. Determine if the author is telling the reader to believe something. Identify the author’s purpose: to inform, to entertain, or to persuade. (circle)


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Abraham Lincoln 1. Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is on February 12th. 2. He was the 16th president of the United States. 3. He is remembered for freeing slaves6.6 people who are not free

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Poetry 1. Poetry has many words that rhyme. 2. Rhyming is when two or more words sound the same at the end. 3. Rhyming words do not have to be spelled the same way. 4. The words plane and train rhyme.

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Halloween 1. Halloween is the best holiday! 2. You get to dress-up and pretend8 to be someone else. 3. The best part about Halloween is you get to go trick-or-treating9 to get lots of candy. 8 act like someone or something to have fun 9 (trick-or-treating) go house to house to get candy

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The Best Birthday Gift 1. This year for my birthday, I got a Gameboy7. 2. It is so small itfits in your pocket. 3. It plays all kinds of games. 4. You should get one,too! 5. It is the best video game player! 7 small video game player

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Identifying the author’s purpose will help you understand why the author wrote the book.

Identifying the author’s purpose will help you do well on tests.

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Does anyone else have a reason why it is relevant to identify the author’s purpose? (Pair-Share) Why is it relevant to identify the author’s purpose? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason means the more to you? Why?

Does anyone else have a reason why it is relevant to identify the author’s purpose? (Pair-Share) Why is it relevant to identify the author’s purpose? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason means the more to you? Why?

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35. The author wrote this passage to

A give facts about different kinds of cats.

B explain why cats do not like long trips.

C find a friendly family for a cat.

D tell about the life of one cat.

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What did you learn today about identifying the author’s purpose? (Pair-Share)

Elise says the author’s purpose in this writing is to entertain. Why is she not correct?

Bicycles have two handlebars, two pedals, and two wheels. To ride a bike, you have to steer and pedal while moving forward.

Ruth Wakefield 1. Ruth Wakefield made the first chocolate chip cookies in 1930.2. Her new cookie was called the "Toll House Cookie." 3. The first cookies she made used small pieces of chocolate.

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Playing Sports 1. Every child should play a sport on a team. 2. Being on a team helps you to learn to get along with others. 3. This is why I believe thatevery child should be on a sports team. 36 words


Sharks 1. Sharks have up to 3,000 teeth. 2. Their teeth are arranged1 in rows. 3. When one tooth is broken off, it is replaced by the tooth behind it. 1 lined up 26 words


Goldilocks and the Bears 1. Goldilocks went into the house of the three bears. 2. She tried out all the chairs and the beds. 3. When the bears came back, they found her sleeping in a bed. 30 words


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