Harcourt Journeys: Comprehension Skills Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Unit 1: Lesson 2 Skill – Author’s Purpose & Inference Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Part 1: Introduce Comprehension Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Authors always have a purpose, or reason, for writing. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Watch this video to learn more about why an author writes: ch?v=skX6RnnIkuM&feature=r elated Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What are the five purposes for writing? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: Inform Persuade Narrate Describe Entertain Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

How do you decide what the author’s purpose is? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

To determine the author’s purpose, you have to look for clues within the text. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

When you use clues to determine the author’s purpose, you are making an inference. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

If a writer includes facts or true information, they are probably writing to: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott inform

If a writer includes his or her opinion or tries to convince you of something, he or she may be writing to: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott persuade

If a story is fiction, the writer may be writing to: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott entertain

If a writer creates a picture with his or her words, he or she is writing to: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott describe

If a writer is telling a story, he or she is writing to: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott narrate

Comprehension Upgrade Practice (Video and Interactive Quiz): om/compup/index.htm Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Part 2: Projectables Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Projectable 2.2 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Part 3: Guided Practice Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Turn your Practice Book to page 13. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Part 4: Independent Practice Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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