1.ELAR.10.A

Discuss the author's purpose for writing text.

Grade 1 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
authorpurposewritingtext
Skills
  • discuss (the author's purpose for writing text) #dok2
  • identify (reasons authors write different texts) #dok1
  • explain (how the author's purpose influences the content of a text) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the author's purpose for writing a text. #dok1
  • I can discuss why an author chose to write a text. #dok2
  • I can explain how an author's purpose influences what is included in a text. #dok2
Big Ideas
  • Authors write texts for different reasons, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.
  • Understanding the author's purpose helps readers better comprehend and connect with a text.
Essential Questions
  • Why do authors write different kinds of texts?
  • How can I figure out the purpose for which an author wrote a text?
  • What words or features in a text help me understand the author's purpose?
  • How does knowing the author's purpose help me as a reader?
  • Can an author have more than one purpose for writing?