Why Do They Write Lesson Plan
A comprehensive lesson plan for 11th-grade ELA, outlining the 30-minute instructional sequence for teaching author's purpose with a focus on 'detecting' primary goals.
Why Do They Write Slides
A visual presentation for 11th-grade students to learn the three main purposes of writing: to inform, persuade, and entertain. Includes guided practice examples and detective-themed visuals.
Why Do They Write Script
A detailed instructional script for teachers to facilitate the "Why Do They Write?" lesson, including dialogue prompts, instructional cues, and classroom management tips.
Author's Purpose Worksheet
A student worksheet with six text examples for students to identify and justify an author's purpose (inform, persuade, or entertain).
Author's Purpose Answer Key
An answer key for the Author's Purpose Worksheet, providing correct identifications and evidence for each of the six text examples.
Author's Purpose Cool Down
A short reflection exit ticket for students to demonstrate their understanding of the three main author purposes and their significance in reading.