Lesson 14: Skill: Author's Purpose / Point of View
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
After rereading and discussing a model of close reading, students will be able to determine an author’s point of view and purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed.
What are some examples of texts you have written-essays, reports, blogs, e-mails, or text messages? Select one.
For what reason or purpose did you write it?
What was the topic and what was your point of view on the topic?
author’s point of view
author’s purpose
Instruction:
CCSS: RI.6.6
Application:
CCSS: RI.6.1, RI.6.6, SL.6.1.A, SL.6.1.C, SL.6.2
DOK 1-2
Pair with on-grade-level peers to read the definition.
Group students in mixed-level pairs for peer support as they follow along.
Allow students to work together to highlight and annotate the text, in English or in their native language.
Available scaffold:
visual glossary
speaking frames
annotation guide
Complete Your Turn Activity
Have students complete the multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their understanding of author’s purpose and point of view.
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