Author's Purpose and Literary Craft Glossary for 5th Grade
A reference glossary and graphic-organizer practice set that defines key author's purpose and literary craft terms, pairing each with a memory picture and an example sentence. It is designed for 5th graders, including English language learners and struggling readers, to build reading vocabulary and identify why authors write as they do.
“author's purpose and craft review worksheet with graphic organizers aligned to TEKS for ELL and struggling readers”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Introduce the glossary at the start of a reading unit so students can keep it open as a reference while completing craft and purpose activities in a 45-minute block or small-group rotation.
- Discussion question: Which tool from the 'toolbox' (persuade, inform, entertain, explain, describe) best fits a text you have read recently, and what clues in the text point to that purpose?
- Scaffold for struggling readers and ELL students: have them cover the example column, say each meaning in their own words, then check themselves, and pair each term with a quick sketch of its 'picture' before moving on.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to find a passage that blends two purposes (for example, informing and persuading) and explain how the author combines them.
- Estimated time: about 20 to 30 minutes to work through the glossary, plus additional time for the graphic organizer activities.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Introduce the glossary at the start of a reading unit so students can keep it open as a reference while completing craft and purpose activities in a 45-minute block or small-group rotation.
- Discussion question: Which tool from the 'toolbox' (persuade, inform, entertain, explain, describe) best fits a text you have read recently, and what clues in the text point to that purpose?
- Scaffold for struggling readers and ELL students: have them cover the example column, say each meaning in their own words, then check themselves, and pair each term with a quick sketch of its 'picture' before moving on.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to find a passage that blends two purposes (for example, informing and persuading) and explain how the author combines them.
- Estimated time: about 20 to 30 minutes to work through the glossary, plus additional time for the graphic organizer activities.
Author's Purpose and Literary Craft Glossary for 5th Grade
A reference glossary and graphic-organizer practice set that defines key author's purpose and literary craft terms, pairing each with a memory picture and an example sentence. It is designed for 5th graders, including English language learners and struggling readers, to build reading vocabulary and identify why authors write as they do.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free