Grammar Day 1

The older boys are jumping diving swimming

underwater and speak Spanish to each other.

Thinking Question– Write to Respond

What is the first book you ever remember reading? Why is it memorable for you? What do

you read just for fun now? What makes this particular text

exciting to you?

The author's purpose is basically the reason he or she writing the text. There are 4 main reasons why someone writes. 1. Pursued 2. Instruct 3. Entertain 4. Inform

It differs from the main idea in that author's purpose not the point you're supposed to get; it's the why behind the author picked up a pen or selected those words in the first place.

Summarize this in your notes - write “Author’s Purpose” on the left and write the summary on the right.

Persuade:To make audience believe or act

Write at least 3!What are some examples of types of writing that persuade?

Think about what you would find ● in the paper● Online● on TV

Instruct: To teach the audience

What are some examples of writing that instructs?Write at least 3 types.

Entertain: To elicite emotional response– happy, sad, frightened

What are examples of types of writing that entertains?Write at least 3.

Inform: Expository text to give information (instruct fits here too) but not to pursued or entertain. Strictly information

What are some examples writing that informs?Write at least 3.

1.Read the quotes– P287, 290, 2932.Think about what they are trying to say3.Answer these two questions:

a. How can reading change a persons life?b. Why do you think Quindlen would write

about this?

4. Be sure to both ANSWER the question and EXPLAIN your reasoning in your journal.

Purpose Activity