Original PromptCreate texts for 6th and 7th grade ELL students which requires them to determine author's purpose or perspective, and compare and contrast characters or events in the text. provide vocabulary, a graphic organizer and answer key.
This resource focuses on helping students identify an author's purpose and perspective in short texts. It includes a learning objective that states students will be able to discern the author's intention—whether to persuade, inform, or entertain—as well as explore the perspectives of characters in the texts. The materials feature two passages: one about Maya's magical view of a garden and another reflecting Mr. Henderson's pragmatic stance as a city developer. Activities include multiple-choice questions, character comparisons using a Venn diagram, and reflective prompts to encourage deeper synthesis of the themes presented in both passages.