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Reflection and Recap: Identifying Author's Purpose

Grade Level: 5
Subject: English Language Arts
Topic: Author's Purpose

This lesson plan will guide students in reflecting on and recapping their understanding of identifying an author's purpose. The activities are designed to solidify comprehension and encourage creative thinking.

Activity 1: Author’s Purpose Gallery Walk

Objective

Students will create visual representations that demonstrate their understanding of different author’s purposes (to inform, entertain, and persuade).

Materials Needed

• Large poster paper
• Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
• Sticky notes
• A designated space in the classroom for displaying artwork

Instructions

1. Group Creation: Divide students into small groups. Each group will be assigned one of the three purposes: to inform, to entertain, or to persuade.
2. Visual Representation: Using the poster paper, students will create a visual that showcases their assigned purpose. For example, they could draw scenes or characters from a story that aligns with “to entertain,” or they could create an infographic to “inform.”
3. Gallery Walk: Once the posters are complete, students will display them around the classroom. Set a timer for 10 minutes and allow students to walk around the gallery, observing each group’s work.
4. Sticky Note Feedback: Students will use sticky notes to leave positive comments or questions on each poster, encouraging interaction and deeper thought about each purpose.

Activity 2: Author’s Purpose Jingle

Objective

Students will create a catchy jingle that summarizes the key points of identifying author’s purpose.

Materials Needed

• Instruments (optional, e.g., tambourines, maracas)
• Paper and pencils

Instructions

1. Brainstorming: Have students think of keywords associated with the three purposes (to inform, entertain, persuade).
2. Jingle Creation: In small groups, students will brainstorm a short jingle or song that includes the keywords and explains how to identify each purpose. Encourage them to rhyme or create a fun rhythm!
3. Perform: Each group will perform their jingle for the class. Optionally, groups can use instruments to add to their presentations.
4. Reflection: After the performances, lead a discussion where students share which jingle they liked best and why, emphasizing how these creative expressions helped them cement their understanding of author’s purpose.

Activity 3: Purposeful Writing Reflection

Objective

Students will reflect on their personal experiences in identifying author’s purpose through writing.

Materials Needed

• Journals or paper
• Writing utensils

Instructions

1. Reflection Prompt: Ask students to write a short paragraph about a book or article they recently read. In their reflection, they should identify the author’s purpose and provide examples that support their reasoning.
2. Think-Pair-Share: After writing, allow students to pair up and share their reflections with a partner. Encourage them to discuss the different purposes they identified and how the authors achieved these purposes.
3. Class Discussion: Bring the class back together and invite volunteers to share their reflections. This can facilitate a discussion about the variety of author’s purposes and how they impact our understanding as readers.

Conclusion

Use these engaging activities to enhance student understanding of identifying author’s purpose. Each activity encourages creativity, cooperation, and critical thinking while reinforcing the lesson's objectives. By reflecting on their learning in various ways, students will leave with a clearer understanding of how to analyze and comprehend the intentions behind different texts.