Christine Breaux

English 7/8

3rd Period

6/23/2009

 

Objective:

TSW define and interpret the different types of author’s purpose.

DOK 2 8.1e

 

Materials:

Pen, notes, overhead, transparencies 

 

Do now: (5 min)

Fix these sentences using conjunctions.

 

1. I went to the store today and bought a shirt. I went to the store today and bought some shoes. I went to the store today and bought a hat.
2. I want some candy. I am on a diet.
3. Should I get a dog? Should I get a cat?

 

TTW pass out the worksheets from yesterday.

 

Set: (5 min)

TTW review the previous period’s lesson.

            This morning you learned how to publish. What are the steps to publishing?

TTW state the objectives.

            This period we are going to define and interpret the different types of author’s purpose.

TTW relate the lesson to the student’s lives by involving the students.

            Imagine your birthday is coming up and you decide that you want a bike from your parents. Your parents tell you that they aren’t getting you a bike, but they haven’t decided what they are getting for you. What would be some of the things that you might say to your parents to convince them to get that bike for you? (Write persuade by P)

            Your parents tell you they aren’t sure, so you want to tell them some facts about the bike. You have looked at the prices of the bikes and know exactly where the cheapest one is located. Are there any other things you might tell your parents about the bike? (Write Inform by I)

            Your parents decide that you gave a convincing argument and they will buy the bike for your birthday. You are proud of this accomplishment and your persuasive skills. You want to tell your friends about your new bike, but you also want to make this story fun and maybe even humorous. What are some things you might say to your friends? (Write entertain by E)

 

Procedure:

TTW pass out the notes on author’s purpose.

TTW explain and define the three different types of author’s purpose.

TTW guide the students in determining and applying author’s purpose.

Individual Practice:

TSW complete a worksheet on author’s purpose.

TTW walk around and make sure the students are on task and doing the worksheet correctly.

 

Closure:

TTW restate the objective.

            TS defined and interpreted the different types of author’s purpose

TTW review the lesson.

            This period we talked about the author’s purpose. What are the three types we went over today? Explain each of them.

TTW preview the next lesson.

            Next period you will learn about personification with Mr. Johnson.

 

Assessment:

Informal: TTW pick up and grade the worksheet given in class.

Formal: TTW give and grade a test (Friday) to determine if the students understand the concepts. TTW record the grades in the grade book.