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Author's purpose

Published on Dec 06, 2015

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Author's purpose

develop an understanding of the author's purpose for writing
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"Dust" by Collin Thompson is a story about...

Author's purpose:
What type of text is this?
Why has it been written?
What is the audience supposed to do with it?

Use your knowledge of synthesising to compare your own opinion and understanding on the topic to the author's.

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The topic of discussion for today's lesson is famine in Africa.

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The tool we're going to use first to make meaning of this topic BEFORE reading any further is a KWL.

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WHat do i know?

  • Where is Africa
  • Which part of Africa is affected by famine?
  • What sorts of things cause famine?
  • Where can we find more information?
  • What are my thoughts and opinions?
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What do i want to know?

  • Add your own questions here:
  • What does ________ mean?
  • How do/does...
  • Why...
  • What do others (authors) think about this?
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Battling hunger in
the horn of Africa

What is the purpose of websites such as these?

As we read each text consider the author's purpose.

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You do

  • Add to your KWL
  • What have you learnt?
  • What else would you like to know?
  • Are there words or phrases you did not understand?
  • Is there something that interests you or concerns you?

WE DO

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Can organising a concert fix world hunger?

How has the author influenced your view?

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