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ReadingAuthor’s Purpose

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Lesson 2: Cumberland Falls

© Price and Willoughby, LLC 2014© SymbolStix 2014

By Erica Price and Christina WilloughbyCommon Core Content Activities

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Reading ▪ Author’s Purpose

makes me laugh

not a true story

I read itjust for fun

gives facts

I learnedsomething new

cites experts

gives examples

proves its case

stresses benefits

makes mewant to side

with the author

gains attention

includes charactersand setting

CCCA, Reading, Author’s PurposeLesson 2, Cumberland Falls, Dim B

Question 1


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Question 5

gives facts uses dialogue uses emotional words

uses bold text uses emotional words

uses dialogue



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Question 7 persuade entertain inform


Question 10

Question 1 sad happy mad



hike; pictures excited; happy different; twins

Question 2

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Question 9

we visited a place in our state

it was a long trip

we got bored in the car

uses bold text uses dialogue uses conflict


persuade entertain inform

Name: _______________________Reading ▪ Author’s Purpose

CCCA, Reading, Author’s PurposeLesson 2, Cumberland Falls, Dim B1


Introduction

Read Story 1- Author’s Purpose

Hello. I’m Dyllan. We are

going to discuss the author’s purpose for a

story by following Tony and Sara and their parents

during their family trip. Listen to them describe

the things they see!

We will discuss

different clues to determine the author’s

purpose for the story, plus the devices used to

emphasize the purpose. Let’s get started!



Use this table to determine the author’s purpose.

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The twins will use the table to find the author’s purpose.


makes me laugh

not a true story

I read itjust for fun

gives facts

I learnedsomething new

cites experts

gives examples

proves its case

stresses benefits


with the author

gains attention


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1. Organize the clues for the author’s purpose into this table.

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The twins will use the table to find the author’s purpose.






2. Use a bingo stamp on the table to help Sara and Tony determine the author’s purpose for the flyer below.


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entertain persuadeinform

makes me laugh or cry

not a true story

I had fun reading it

gives facts

new information

cites experts

gives examples

proves its case

stresses benefits


with the author

tried to get me to change my mind


Read Story 2- Cumberland Falls


3. The author’s purpose is to:

Help Sara and Tony determine the author’s purpose using the table.


THE CUMBERLAND FALLSCorbin, Kentucky

WELCOMETO THE

CUMBERLAND FALLS

The Cumberland Falls

The Cumberland Falls, also called theLittle Niagara, the Great Falls or theNiagara of the South, is a large waterfallon the Cumberland River in southeastern Kentucky. This waterfall is the central feature of the Cumberland Falls StateResort Park. The falls are 68 feet highand 125 feet wide and it has an averageflow of 3600 cubic feet per second.

The Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

The Cumberland Falls State Resort Parkis the perfect destination to introduce the family a variety of activities. It offers fishing, rafting, swimming, stables, trails and much more. The park offers guided tours as well as adventurousself-exploration.

Studentresponse mode:

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4. How does the author use the flyer to inform the reader?


___ point

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___ other

An author uses different devices to inform the reader. The author

may also use tables, bullets, and bold text.




5. How can an author create a plot?


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The author uses different ways to create a plot. The author may

use dialogue, destinations, and conflict.

Introduction Resolution

Climax

Rising Action Falling Action

Gale and Emma started going to the library every Saturday morning.

They almost miss the bus.

The library is closed.

The two make the plan to �nish the project with the help of the internet.

The �nd everything they need and �nish the project.

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Read Story 3- Color Words Poster




entertain persuadeinform

makes me laugh or cry

not a true story

I had fun reading it

gives facts

new information

cites experts

gives examples

proves its case

stresses benefits


with the author

tried to get me to change my mind



6. Use a bingo stamp on the table to help Sara and Tony determine the author’s purpose for the poster below.

7. The author’s purpose is to:

Help Sara and Tony determine the author’s purpose.



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___ look

___ other





8. Have you been on a trip with your family? Create an analogy between the trip in the story and your family’s trip.


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___ look

___ other

An analogy compares two things to show how they are similar to

something familiar.


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___ look

___ other

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9. How does the author create a plot in the “Color Words Poster” story?




10. The author selected emotional words to create intensity in the story. What were those words from Story 3?


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___ other

The author will use different emotional words to create intensity in

the story. Words such as excited and bad are emotional words.


Human Slinky Activity



Directions: Watch the HUMAN SLINKY video found on youtube.com. Discuss with the class. Answer the questions.


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2. What is the purpose of the video?


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There are several available, but I have used the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDJLTpXzdmo

1. How did the video make you feel (emotion)?


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