Why do writers write? Why do your parents or
siblings write? Why do you write?
Today we are going to learn about three
reasons why authors write. In other words,
we are going to learn all about author’s
purpose.
You have three tasks to complete:
1. Complete the web-quest. Use the worksheet
to guide you.
Webquest link is on next slide.
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If the link does not work, copy and paste this
into your web browser:
http://prezi.com/f_8gcvrtyson/present/?auth
_key=26vubai&follow=g_dfhqwj7zxa&kw=pr
esent-f_8gcvrtyson&rc=ref-17943756
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Create a Vocabulary Power Point.
◦ One slide for each word.
◦ Each slide must have
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Term
Definition
Picture representing the term
Written example of the term
Terms are on the next slide.
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Author
Purpose
Author’s purpose
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Narrate
Describe
**Example of how your slide should look is
on next slide**
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Definition of Term
Place a picture here in the center
that represents the term
Written example of term
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Create a final product exhibiting your
understanding of Author’s purpose.
See the handout for directions and the rubric.