Author's Purpose and Text Structure

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Author's Purpose and Text Structure

Last updated about 3 years ago

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Note from the author:

Author’s purpose is the author’s reason for writing. Authors typically write for one or more of the following purposes: to entertain, to inform, or to persuade.
 
Authors use text structures that support their purpose for writing. Text structure is the order or pattern a writer uses to organize events or ideas. The following are examples of text structures:

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Author’s purpose is the author’s reason for writing. Authors typically write for one or more of the following purposes: to entertain, to inform, or to persuade.
 
Authors use text structures that support their purpose for writing. Text structure is the order or pattern a writer uses to organize events or ideas. The following are examples of text structures:

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Author’s purpose is the author’s reason for writing. Authors typically write for one or more of the following purposes: to entertain, to inform, or to persuade.
 
Authors use text structures that support their purpose for writing. Text structure is the order or pattern a writer uses to organize events or ideas. The following are examples of text structures:

Author’s purpose is the author’s reason for writing. Authors typically write for one or more of the following purposes: to entertain, to inform, or to persuade.
 
Authors use text structures that support their purpose for writing. Text structure is the order or pattern a writer uses to organize events or ideas. The following are examples of text structures:

Match the text structure to the author's purpose.

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Order of Importance:		Authors use this structure to tell about events in the time order in which they occurred.
Problem and Solution:		Authors use this structure to describe the correct sequence of steps in a process.
Sequential:		Authors use this structure to compare and contrast two or more things.
Cause and Effect:		Authors use this structure to present their points in order from most to least important or from least to most important.
Chronological Order:		Authors use this structure to identify a problem and offer solutions about how to solve it.
Compare and Contrast:		Authors use this structure to explain how or why something happened.

Instructions for Student
Reread paragraphs 22-30 of the story. Then answer the multiple choice questions that follow.
From “The Invisible One” by Marian Roalfe Cox
“Do you see him?” the Invisible One’s sister asked. “I do, indeed—and he is wonderful!” said Oochigeaskw. The sister asked, “And what is his sled string?” The little girl said, “It is the Rainbow.” “And, my sister, what is his bow string?” “It is the Spirit’s Road—the Milky Way.” "So you have seen him,” said his sister. She took the girl home with her and bathed her. As she did so, all the scars disappeared from the girl’s body. Her hair grew again, as it was combed, long, like a blackbird’s wing. Her eyes were now like stars: In all the world there was no other such beauty. Then, from her treasures, the lady gave her a wedding garment and adorned her.
Based on Oochigeaskw’s conversation with the sister of the Invisible One in paragraphs 22 through 29, the reader can conclude that—

A. Oochigeaskw is better at lying in her answers than the other girls were.

B. The sister can tell from three questions that Oochigeaskw is telling the truth.

C. Oochigeaskw really wants to marry the Invisible One.

D. The sister is kind to Oochigeaskw and helps her to get the answers right.

The text structure of paragraphs 22 through 29 reveals that the author’s purpose here is most likely to—

A. persuade readers that it is better to be imaginative than realistic.

B. share the traditional beliefs of the Micmac Indians to inform readers.

C. emphasize that Oochigeaskw is special and can truly see the Invisible One.

D. explain that the Invisible One’s sister asks trick questions in the sight test.

Which paragraph best displays that Oochigeaskw is physically transformed after seeing the Invisible One?

A. Paragraph 23: “‘I do, indeed—and he is wonderful!’ said Oochigeaskw.”

B. Paragraph 27: “The little girl said, ‘It is the Rainbow.’”

C. Paragraph 29: “‘It is the Spirit’s Road—the Milky Way.’”

D. Paragraph 30: “‘So you have seen him,’ said his sister. She took the girl home with her and bathed her. As she did so, all the scars disappeared from the girl’s body

Match the text structure to the author's purpose. 

Order of Importance: 

Authors use this structure to tell about events in the time order in which they occurred.

Problem and Solution: 

Authors use this structure to describe the correct sequence of steps in a process.

Sequential: 

Authors use this structure to compare and contrast two or more things.

Cause and Effect:

Authors use this structure to present their points in order from most to least important or from least to most important.

Chronological Order: 

Authors use this structure to identify a problem and offer solutions about how to solve it.

Compare and Contrast: 

Authors use this structure to explain how or why something happened.

Instructions for Student
Reread paragraphs 22-30 of the story. Then answer the multiple choice questions that follow.
From “The Invisible One” by Marian Roalfe Cox
“Do you see him?” the Invisible One’s sister asked.

“I do, indeed—and he is wonderful!” said Oochigeaskw.

The sister asked, “And what is his sled string?”

The little girl said, “It is the Rainbow.”

“And, my sister, what is his bow string?”

“It is the Spirit’s Road—the Milky Way.”

"So you have seen him,” said his sister. She took the girl home with her and bathed her. As she did so, all the scars disappeared from the girl’s body. Her hair grew again, as it was combed, long, like a blackbird’s wing. Her eyes were now like stars: In all the world there was no other such beauty. Then, from her treasures, the lady gave her a wedding garment and adorned her.
Based on Oochigeaskw’s conversation with the sister of the Invisible One in paragraphs 22 through 29, the reader can conclude that—

A. Oochigeaskw is better at lying in her answers than the other girls were.

B. The sister can tell from three questions that Oochigeaskw is telling the truth.

C. Oochigeaskw really wants to marry the Invisible One.

D. The sister is kind to Oochigeaskw and helps her to get the answers right.

The text structure of paragraphs 22 through 29 reveals that the author’s purpose here is most likely to—

A. persuade readers that it is better to be imaginative than realistic.

B. share the traditional beliefs of the Micmac Indians to inform readers.

C. emphasize that Oochigeaskw is special and can truly see the Invisible One.

D. explain that the Invisible One’s sister asks trick questions in the sight test.

Which paragraph best displays that Oochigeaskw is physically transformed after seeing the Invisible One?

A. Paragraph 23: “‘I do, indeed—and he is wonderful!’ said Oochigeaskw.”

B. Paragraph 27: “The little girl said, ‘It is the Rainbow.’”

C. Paragraph 29: “‘It is the Spirit’s Road—the Milky Way.’”

D. Paragraph 30: “‘So you have seen him,’ said his sister. She took the girl home with her and bathed her. As she did so, all the scars disappeared from the girl’s body