A slideshow with twenty slides with information and examples of four different purposes an author can have for writing a text: to entertain, to persuade, to express, or to inform/explain.

This slideshow lesson focuses on purpose; it defines purpose and lists the two main purposes of all writing: to educate (didactic text meaning to inform and instruct) or to entertain (imaginative text). The purpose could also be art for...

A printable pyramid for use with nonfiction texts while students identify the main ideas and supporting details within a text. Students also determine author's purpose and key vocabulary words. Directions on how to use this type of...

This poster contains writing craft questions for students to ask when reading nonfiction. This graphic organizer is a copyrighted material that may be used for educational purposes.