Exploring Author's Purpose
Grade 9th Grade · ELA · 15 min· 9.t.t.1.b: Analyze How Plot Structures, Conflict, Narrative Devices, Word Choice, And Other Craft Techniques Are Impacted By An Author’s Purpose.
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze how an author's purpose affects their use of literary devices.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 6:21
Analyzing an author's purpose | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Authors write with a purpose, and this affects how they structure their writing and choose their words.
- 2
When reading, ask yourself: What is the author's opinion? What information did they include or leave out?
- 3
Authors may use specific words to create a certain feeling or tone to influence the reader.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The video describes a fake opinion column about cake. What is the author's purpose in that column, and give one example of how they try to achieve that purpose using specific words or information?”
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