Understanding Author's Purpose and Literary Devices

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Author's Purpose

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Grade Level7th Grade

SubjectAuthor's Purpose

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Oklahoma Standard 73R1 Author's Purpose and literary devices

This learning resource focuses on identifying the author's purpose in various texts, categorized into four main purposes: to persuade, inform, entertain, and express. Students are provided with excerpts to analyze their respective purposes, alongside definitions of these purposes for enhanced understanding. The resource includes collaborative activities, note-taking opportunities, and discussions on literary devices that support the author’s purpose. It encourages students to work with peers to deepen their understanding of how literary devices function in texts, culminating in applying this knowledge to their own writing. Students also engage in reflective discussions regarding the challenges of this analysis, reinforcing their learning through a structured exit ticket and group brainstorming session.