Introduction
Welcome! Today, we are going to embark on a quest to understand why authors write the way they do. Whether it’s to inform, entertain, or persuade, every piece of writing has a purpose. Let’s explore and discover these purposes together!
Task
Your mission is to complete a series of activities that will help you understand the different reasons authors write. By the end of this webquest, you will be able to identify whether a text is meant to inform, entertain, or persuade.
Process
1. Watch a Video:
- Start by watching this short video on the author’s purpose - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq0hxsE12_0
- After watching, write down three things you learned about the different types of author’s purposes.
2. Listen and Identify:
- Visit the following websites and listen to the short passages provided.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UICKJ8GJ0ZA
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb9cNm35dNw
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHkb8-aD_xo
- For each passage, determine if the author’s purpose is to inform, entertain, or persuade. Write your answers and explain why you think so.
3. Author's Purpose Quiz:
- Watch this video and take the quiz to test your knowledge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLDSWvQkdxw
4. Group Discussion:
- With your group, talk about what you learned. Be ready to share examples of texts for each author’s purpose and explain how you identified them.
Evaluation
You will be evaluated based on:
- Completion of all activities
- Accuracy of identifying the author’s purpose in passages
- Participation in group discussion
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve completed the Author’s Purpose Webquest. Now, you should have a better understanding of why authors write and how to identify their purpose in various texts. Keep practicing and enjoy reading!
Credits
YouTube
Teacher Page
Objectives:
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Understand the Concept of Author's Purpose:
- Students will be able to define and explain the three main types of author’s purposes: to inform, to entertain, and to persuade.
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Identify Author's Purpose in Texts:
- Students will be able to read various texts and correctly identify the author’s purpose, providing evidence from the text to support their identification.
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Differentiate Between Different Purposes:
- Students will demonstrate the ability to differentiate between texts written to inform, entertain, or persuade through class discussions and written responses.
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Enhance Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills:
- Students will enhance their critical thinking and analytical skills by discussing and justifying their identification of the author’s purpose in various texts.
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Engage in Collaborative Learning:
- Students will engage in collaborative learning by sharing their written work with peers, participating in class discussions, and providing constructive feedback.
By achieving these objectives, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of why authors write and how to recognize these purposes in different types of texts.
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