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Which subject	English
What topic	5.10A Explain the author's purpose and message within a text.
What length (min)	45
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	22
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

5.10A Explain the Author's Purpose and Message within a Text

Objectives

• Students will identify the author's purpose in a given text (to inform, entertain, or persuade).
• Students will analyze how the author's message is conveyed through the text's content and language.
• Students will work collaboratively in groups to discuss their findings and insights.

Materials

• Copies of a selected short story or article (one per student)
• Chart paper and markers
• Sticky notes
• Projector for visual aids (if applicable)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts with guided questions

Grade/Age Group

• Year/Grade 5

Subject

• English Language Arts

Class Size

• 22 students

National Curriculum Alignment

• This lesson corresponds to the national curriculum expectations for reading comprehension and critical thinking skills in grade 5.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to the Topic	5	Briefly introduce the concept of author's purpose and explain the three main purposes.
2	Reading the Text	15	Distribute the selected text. Students read silently and underline elements that indicate purpose.
3	Group Discussion	10	Divide students into groups of 4-5. Each group discusses their findings regarding the author's purpose and message.
4	Group Presentation to Class	5	Each group shares one insight with the class about the author's purpose (no presentations, just sharing key points).
5	Guided Reflection	5	Use guided questions for class discussion. Write key points on the whiteboard.
6	Conclusion and Homework Assignment	5	Summarize the lesson and assign homework: students write a paragraph explaining the author's purpose in another text of their choice.

Homework

• Students will choose a text (book, article, or story) and write a paragraph explaining the author's purpose and how the message is conveyed. This homework will be collected but not presented in front of the class.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through group discussions and contributions.
• Review of homework to evaluate understanding of the author's purpose.

Extensions

• Advanced students can analyze multiple texts and compare the author's purposes.
• Struggling students can work with a partner and utilize a graphic organizer to assist with their homework.

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