Purpose and Information ELA 10

Read the memoir excerpt below, and think about the author's purpose. What is MOST LIKELY the author's purpose for writing this passage?

to explain how his family history helped him develop a strong work ethic

Which is the BEST way to determine the author's purpose for writing a literary work?

by looking at elements in the work such as the point of view, setting, and characterization

How do text structures help readers understand informational text?

by suggesting how the ideas in a text are related or which ideas are most important

Angelina tried explaining her idea for making a video, but no one understood what she meant. Which of these questions might help Angelina to clarify her ideas?

Can you use an example to help us understand your idea?

Joseph hated Rico's ideas for a class website, but he wanted to keep the collaborative conversation going. What question might he ask to express his opinion without ending the discussion?

Does anyone else have a different idea?

Which statement about an informative report is true?

Facts for the report are found in journals or on web pages, and by interviewing experts.

How does author's purpose in literary works differ from author's purpose in informational texts?

In literary works, the author's purpose is often subtle or subconscious, while in informational texts, the author's purpose is more straightforward.

Choose the statement that best describes how to prepare for a collaborative discussion.

Read and learn a lot about the subject.

Which of these comments should you hear during a collaborative discussion?

Tell us more.

Which sentence would be the most likely to be found in an informative report?

The alpine mountain features a 20-foot plunge downhill via a perpendicular rock wall.

Read the story summary below, and think about author's purpose. Which sentence BEST explains how the author uses characterization to show how he became such a hard worker?

The author tells incidents of his parents working hard and notes that it is "no wonder" that he has always been such a hard worker too.

How does the point of view of "A Resumed Identity" keep the reader guessing?

The author tells the story from the point of view of a man with amnesia.

Click the Read button to review the chapter you read in this lesson, paying close attention the chapter's use of text structures. What is the difference between the heading Section 1: An Explosive and Far-reaching Discovery and the subheading Accidental Chemistry?

The subheading announces just one category of details about the heading.

One purpose of the author of "A Resumed Identity" may be to make a statement about war. Which statement below best fits the story?

War is so awful that a person will remember it always.

Which of these questions would you use during a collaborative discussion?

What other ideas do people have?

Which phrase best describes the main conflict in the short story "A Resumed Identity"?

a conflict between the main character's perceptions and his actual situation

Which characteristics would be found in an informative report?

facts and statistics relating to the topic

Which topic would be appropriate for an informative report?

global warming over the past 25 years

Which activity would help someone prepare for a collaborative discussion?

preparing open-ended questions to discuss together

Read this passage, paying close attention to how it is organized. Which organizational pattern did the author use to organize the details in this passage?

problem and solution

Which typographical cue tells readers that the focus of a text is about to change slightly?

subheading

What does the term text structure refer to?

the visual cues and organizational patterns used in text

Which of the following is NOT a common purpose of literary authors?

to explain the steps of a process

Which statement describes a collaborative conversation?

"Latoya changed her mind after listening to Nicki explain his point of view."

Which of the following describes how an author's purpose might affect his or her decisions while writing?

A poet who wants to express feelings chooses words that will stir strong emotion in readers.

Joe had read a lot of books on Ancient Egypt. Now it was time to meet with his group to plan their school project. Joe knew exactly what he wanted to do, and he was ready to argue his case until the others agreed with him. Is Joe prepared for a collaborative discussion?

No. Collaborative discussions include both listening and talking, not just talking.

Read the memoir excerpt below, and think about the author's purpose. What element in the passage MOST helps suggest the author's purpose?

characterization—the way the author describes his parents' work lives

If you read article about the differences between snow skiing and snowboarding, which organizational pattern are you most likely to see?

comparative

Click the Read button to access an article about the role of sleep in memory. Skim the article, looking closely at the author's use of text structures. What is the purpose of the text How Snoozing Strengthens Memories?

to explain the title of the article in more specific terms

In the poem "How We Spent Our Time in the Army," what does the speaker say that the soldiers really want?

to have meaningful contact with the enemy soldiers

Read this passage, looking for clues about its text structure. A golden eagle likes a room with a view and so its eyrie is usually located high up on a rocky cliff, ledge or tree... Why does the author use bold print in this article?

to indicate important but perhaps unfamiliar words

What is MOST LIKELY the author's purpose in the passage below? Our master was a good, kind man. He gave us good food, good lodging, and kind words; he spoke as kindly to us as he did to his little children. We were all fond of him, and my mother loved him very much. When she saw him at the gate she would neigh with joy, and trot up to him. He would pat and stroke her and say, "Well, old Pet, and how is your little Darkie?" I was a dull black, so he called me Darkie; then he would give me a piece of bread, and sometimes he brought a carrot for my mother. All the horses would come to him, but I think we were his favorites.[HTML]

to represent a unique point of view