Lesson 3: Author's Purpose & Point of View

- How does the author convey, or communicate, information in the text?
- Does the author use figurative or emotional language? What effect does it have on the author’s point of view?
- Are charts, graphs, maps and other graphic aids included in the text? For what purpose?
-How does the author use rhetoric to try to persuade readers to accept a specific point of view or opinion? Is the use of rhetoric successful? Why or why not?

- author’s point of view (noun)
- author’s purpose (noun)

RI.9-10.1
RI.9-10.6
SL.9-10.1.A
SL.9-10.1.C
SL.9-10.2

Reading for Information

DOK 1-3

- Visual glossary
- Speaking frames
- Annotation Guide

• Complete the "An Indian Father's Plea" First Read
• Complete the Author's Purpose & Point of View Skill
• Complete the "An Indian Father's Plea" Close Read

• "An Indian Father’s Plea" First Read Lesson Plan and Answer Key
• “An Indian Father’s Plea” Author’s Purpose and Point of View Lesson Plan and Answer Key
• "An Indian Father’s Plea" Close Read Lesson Plan and Answer Key