English Language Arts6-8
Guided Notes on Author's Purpose
By Carol D.
This 2-page guided notes packet helps 7th graders understand how to determine an author's purpose in informational texts. It includes definitions, examples, and practice in citing evidence to support conclusions, with an essential question to spark critical thinking.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute introduction to author's purpose and citing evidence.
- Discussion question: How can understanding an author's purpose help you be a more critical reader?
- For struggling readers, provide sentence frames for the "Cite Evidence" section.
- Advanced learners can research and present on different types of author's purpose beyond the ones listed.
English Language Arts6-8
Guided Notes on Author's Purpose
By Carol D.
This 2-page guided notes packet helps 7th graders understand how to determine an author's purpose in informational texts. It includes definitions, examples, and practice in citing evidence to support conclusions, with an essential question to spark critical thinking.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute introduction to author's purpose and citing evidence.
- Discussion question: How can understanding an author's purpose help you be a more critical reader?
- For struggling readers, provide sentence frames for the "Cite Evidence" section.
- Advanced learners can research and present on different types of author's purpose beyond the ones listed.