1. Literary Elements: Author’s Purpose
S. Thomas
6th Grade
Readers’ Workshop

2. The Standard
ELACC6RI6 – determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.

3. Essential Questions
What is author’s purpose, or motivation, for writing the text?
2. What are the different purposes why an author writes?
3. How does an author get his/her purpose across to the reader?

4. What’s In Expository Texts?
What is Author’s Purpose?
The reason or purpose for the author writing a piece of literature
Determine the author’s purpose from the way an author writes
By now, you should know the 4 basic reasons why author’s write
What are they?
To entertain
To inform
To express feelings
To persuade
THERE ARE MORE REASONS!!!

5. Why do YOU write?? Purpose Definition Sample Title To inform
To present facts and details
“Ocean Fish”
To entertain
To amuse or offer enjoyment
“Time I Slipped in the Mud”
To persuade
To urge action on an issue
“Raise Penalties for Polluters”
To instruct
To teach concepts and facts
“Tips for Healthy Living”
To create suspense
To convey uncertainty
“Will Tom Win the Race?”
To motivate
To encourage to act
“You Can Survive!”

6. Why do YOU write?? Purpose Definition Sample Title To cause doubt
To be skeptical
“Are Adults Responsible?”
To describe an event
To narrate
“9/11: USA Under Fire!”
To teach a lesson
To furnish knowledge
“Mastering Exponents”
To introduce a character
To describe a person’s traits
“First Look at Captain Nemo”
To create a mood
To establish atmosphere
“Gloom in the House of Usher”
To relate an adventure
To tell an exciting story
“Lost in a Cave”

7. The Last One … To share a personal experience
Def: To tell about an event in your life
Title: “The Time I Learned to Share”