5.ELAR.10.A

Explain the author's purpose and message within a text.

Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
authorauthor's purposeauthor's messagetext
Skills
  • explain (the author's purpose in a text) #dok2
  • explain (the author's message in a text) #dok2
  • identify (the author's purpose and message) #dok1
  • analyze (text to determine author's purpose and message) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the author's purpose in a text. #dok1
  • I can identify the author's message in a text. #dok1
  • I can explain the author's purpose within a text. #dok2
  • I can explain the author's message within a text. #dok2
  • I can analyze a text to determine how the author conveys their purpose and message. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Authors write with specific purposes and messages that can be uncovered through analysis of the text.
  • Understanding an author's purpose and message deepens comprehension and allows readers to interpret texts more thoughtfully.
Essential Questions
  • What is the author's purpose in this text?
  • How can I determine the author's message?
  • Why is it important to understand the author's purpose and message?
  • How does the author's purpose influence the way the text is written?
  • What clues does the author give to reveal their message to the reader?