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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Author’s purpose |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 10 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Author’s Purpose
Year/Grade 10
English
20 students
The lesson aligns with national standards that emphasize comprehension, analysis, and interpretation of texts.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Author’s Purpose | 5 minutes | Briefly explain what author’s purpose is and introduce the three main purposes (inform, entertain, persuade) with examples. |
| 2 | Check Homework | 5 minutes | Review homework insights without individual presentations. Highlight and discuss common answers, ensuring to correct any misconceptions in a group discussion format. |
| 3 | Distributing Cards | 5 minutes | Hand out the printable cards to each student, explaining that they will use them throughout the lesson to jot down thoughts and findings. |
| 4 | Analyze Texts | 10 minutes | Students read provided excerpts from various texts in pairs or small groups. They fill out their cards with notes on the author’s purpose for each text. |
| 5 | Class Discussion | 3 minutes | Facilitate a class discussion where students share their perspectives on the authors' purposes identified in their texts. |
| 6 | Collect or Check Cards | 1 minute | Randomly check a few cards for completion and understanding during the discussion. |
| 7 | Assign Homework | 1 minute | Explain the homework assignment related to author’s purpose which students are to complete individually after class. |
This lesson plan encourages active engagement with the material, fosters critical thinking, and helps students understand the importance of author’s purpose in reading comprehension.
“Good morning, class! Today, we’re going to dive into a crucial aspect of reading: the author’s purpose. Understanding why an author writes a piece is essential for our comprehension and enjoyment of texts. There are three main purposes authors typically have: to inform, to entertain, and to persuade.
For example, consider a news article—its purpose is often to inform. Now, think about a novel; its purpose could be to entertain. Lastly, a persuasive essay aims to persuade the reader to take action or adopt a certain viewpoint. We’ll explore these purposes more in-depth as we go along!”
“Before we proceed further, let’s take a moment to review your homework from last class. I want to hear some insights you gathered about author’s purpose from the texts you read. I’m not going to ask anyone to present individually right now, but let’s discuss some common themes and thoughts in a group setting.
What were some of the purposes you found in your readings? Yes, exactly! I see some connections here with what we learned about—great job. Also, let’s correct any misconceptions together. If you thought an author’s purpose was something different than what we talked about today, now is the time to clarify!”
“Now, I’m going to hand out some printable cards to each of you. These cards are going to be important tools today! You will use them throughout the lesson to jot down your thoughts and findings.
Make sure you keep these handy, as we will refer to them during activities and discussions. Remember, these notes will help you gather your ideas and insights on the author’s purposes we discuss.”
“Next, we’re going to get into groups to analyze some text excerpts. I will be giving each of you a selection of different texts. You will work in pairs or small groups to read these excerpts closely. As you read, jot down notes on your cards regarding the author’s purpose for each text.
Ask yourselves: What is the author trying to achieve? Is the aim to inform, entertain, or persuade? You have 10 minutes for this activity; collaborate and discuss your thoughts as you work together.”
“Alright, time’s up! Let’s bring the class back together for a discussion. I would love to hear from each of you about what you found in your group readings. Who wants to share their insights on one of the texts?
What purpose did you identify, and why do you think that? Excellent observations, everyone! Discussing each other’s ideas not only strengthens our understanding but also helps us see different perspectives. Keep contributing; I want to hear from everyone!”
“While we continue our discussion, I’ll randomly check a few of your cards to ensure you’re capturing the key ideas and that you understand the material we’ve analyzed. If I call on you, please have your cards ready to share what you’ve noted down. Let’s ensure we’re all on the same page as we dive deeper into author’s purpose.”
“Before we wrap up for today, I want to go over the homework assignment. For your next task, I’d like you to find a text—this can be a short article, a blog post, or even a book chapter—and write a brief analysis of the author’s purpose in that text.
Make sure to provide specific examples that support your interpretation. This assignment will be due by our next class. If you have any questions about it, don’t hesitate to ask me after class.
Thank you for your participation today! I’m looking forward to seeing your insights in your homework.”
What are the three main purposes an author may have when writing? Provide a brief explanation for each purpose.
Choose a text you have recently read (this can be a short article, blog post, or book chapter). Write down the title and author of the text.
Identify the author's purpose in the text you selected. Do you think the purpose is to inform, entertain, or persuade? Explain your reasoning.
Find at least two specific examples or quotes from the text that support the author’s purpose you identified.
Reflect on a text you read in class today. What purpose did the author have, and what elements helped you determine this?
Discuss how understanding the author's purpose can enhance your reading experience. Provide at least one example to illustrate your point.
Think of a time when a piece of writing had an effect on you (either positively or negatively). What was the author's purpose, and how did it influence your reaction to the text?
How can you use the skills learned in class regarding author’s purpose in your everyday reading? Give at least two practical applications.
Write a few sentences describing how you might analyze a text for author's purpose in the future. What steps would you take?
Prepare any questions you have about the homework assignment or the concept of author’s purpose for our next class discussion.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the three main purposes an author may have when writing a text? | |
| Can you provide an example of a text that aims to inform the reader? | |
| What types of texts might an author create if their purpose is to entertain? | |
| How does a persuasive essay differ from an informative article in terms of author’s purpose? | |
| Why is it important to identify the author’s purpose in a text? | |
| During the text analysis activity, what key questions should you ask about the author’s purpose? | |
| What insights did you discover about author’s purpose from your readings? | |
| How can discussing different perspectives in class improve our understanding of texts? | |
| What specific examples can you find to support your analysis of an author’s purpose in your homework assignment? | |
| What strategies can you use to capture key ideas about author’s purpose on your cards? |