Purpose of Texts
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Objective
I can determine the purpose of different texts by using specific features like illustrations and bold words to help me understand better.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
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Describe the purpose of a disciplinary text and list two specific features you would look for when reading one.
Which type of text would you refer to if you wanted to learn how to bake a cake? Explain your reasoning and identify two features that would help you understand the text better. A) Disciplinary text B) Personal text C) Technical text D) Fictional text
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the purpose of a personal text and list two specific features you would look for when reading one. Explain the purpose of a technical text and identify two features that would help you understand the text better. ”
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