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Standard ELA.AOR.4

ELA.AOR.4: Evaluate and critique how an authors perspective and purpose shape style and meaning within and across informational texts

Grade(s): 3

Subject(s): English Language Arts

Year: 2023

Author's Purpose Pie

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Authors Purpose

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The students will be learning new vocabulary words and discussing authors purpose by generating questions and drawing conclusions.

Author's Purpose - PIE

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Students will determine the authors purpose in creating a story.

Persuasive Writing - Superhero

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3rd or 4th grade students will understand why authors use persuasive writing. They will analyze examples of persuasive pieces, then write their own piece.

Carmen Agra Deedy: About Her Books | Storyfest | Ask an Author

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Carmen Agra Deedy has been writing for children for over two decades. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the U.S. as a refugee in 1964. She grew up in Decatur, Georgia, where she lives today. Learn...