Identifying Author's Purpose in Informational Texts
Students determine why an author wrote a particular informational text (to inform, persuade, or entertain).
Key Questions
- How can we infer an author's purpose by analyzing their word choice and presentation of facts?
- Differentiate between a text written to inform and one written to persuade.
- Evaluate how an author's purpose might influence the selection of details in a text.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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