Sharing with you my 2nd COT about the Author's Purpose in Writing

1. Matcha Milk Tea
is the best in the
world, because
Once upon a
time…
Hamburgers
contain…

2. Purpose of the Author

3. Lesson Objectives:
1.
determine the
author’s purpose in
writing
2.
appreciate author’s
unique writing styles;
and
3.
perform a role play
employing understanding
on the topic

4. Author
• An author is a writer. He is
the one who writes or owns
his story.
• Examples:
William Shakespeare, Edgar
Allan Poe

5. Purpose defined…
A purpose is the author’s
aim or his reason for
writing.
An author’s purpose is to
convey information or to
communicate thoughts,
feelings and intentions.

6. Author’s Purpose
To inform
To persuade
To entertain

7. LookingThrough
theAuthor’sLens

8. Think Like an Author!
a. What is the text about?
b. What is the author’s
purpose?
c. Cite evidences from the
text.

10. The topic sentence
expresses the main idea
clearly and directly.
The human sex chromosomes are
of the XX-XY pattern.
The Y chromosome is much
smaller than the X chromosome. Two
types of sperm cells are formed during
gametogenesis; half of these have the X
chromosome and the others have the Y
chromosome.
Every egg cell has an X
chromosome; therefore, fertilization
determines the sex. If a Y sperm cell
fertilizes the egg, a male develops.
Supporting
information
are factual
and clear.
There is an
evident use
of
appropriate
and simple
language.

11.  It is commonly used
in expository
writing where
author desires to
communicate clearly
with a particular
audience and is
reflected in the
supporting
information and
word choice.
To inform

12.  Benefits of
Staying at Home,
Function of the
Immune System,
Similarities and
Differences
between
Symptomatic and
Asymptomatic
Examples

13. The story
might have
ended
tragically, but
the author’s
main purpose
is to
entertain.
The language
used captures
a dominant
expression or
mood.

14. To entertain
It is often used by
author’s to amuse the
readers.
Humor and fun awaken
a relaxed emotional
state.
One reads for pleasure.

15. Examples
Feature: The Story of
a CoVid-19 Survivor
Story: Harry Potter
Poems, Plays

16. Our criminal justice system today is a disgrace.
Modern day criminals have more rights than an
honest citizen ever imagined were written into our
Constitution.
Murderers and rapists are typically set free on
legal technicalities and seldom face any jail time.
While that scum is back to work finding new
victims, the pleas of those they have killed, maimed,
or violated go unheard.
Until we begin giving some real consideration
to people who obey the law, instead of those who
break it, things are going to continue getting worse.
The topic
sentence
clearly states
an opinion.
The
supporting
information
consist of
best evidence
in support of
the opinion
clearly and
directly.

17. To persuade
 An author uses this
purpose in writing
in an attempt to
convince readers to
agree with his
position.

18. To persuade
 To achieve that, he
must take a stand
on an issue and
defend it.

19. Examples
 Editorial Columns
or Articles,
Persuasive Essays,
Persuasive
Speeches,
Persuasive Letters
or Notes

20. 1. Which are
examples of texts
designed to
entertain?
a. dictionaries
b. plays
c. textbooks
d. biographies
e. poems
f. stories
g. comic strips

21. 2. The author whose
purpose is to
persuade his readers
should use
information that are
factual.
a. True
b. False
c. Neither True
nor False

22. 3. When writing to
__________, an
author’s goal is to
share information
that is typically real
and factual.
a. inform
b. persuade
c. entertain
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23. Let’s Check Your Progress!
Question 1
What is another
example of
something written to
give us information?
Question 2
What is another
example of
something to
convince us to
believe or do
something?
Question 3
What is another
example of
something written to
surprise us or make
us laugh
Question 4
Why is it important
to decode the
author’s purpose in
writing?

24. Identifying the Author’s Purpose
1. Is the text a poem, story, or play?
(if “yes” = entertain; if “no” = go to next)
2. Does the text mainly give facts and info?
(if “yes” = inform; if “no” = go to next)
3. Does the text make arguments?
(if “yes” = persuade; if “no” = start over)

25. Lights, Camera, Action!
As a local doctor, deliver a speech
listing the negative effects of
AstraZeneca vaccine and urging
Tagumeños to not get vaccinated.
As a medical expert, describe the ill
effects of High Fat Diet (HFD) on
the human body.
As the class valedictorian, recall your
humble beginnings, share how you
redeemed yourself from bullies and
reclaimed your self-confidence after
joining the Special Program in the
Arts.
Criteria:
Script- 10
pts.
Clarity of
Speech-
10 pts.
Expressions
and Body
Language
- 10
points

26. Direction: Read and understand each item.
Encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. The purpose of the author is to explain
to the readers or provide knowledge they
did not possess before.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain
2. A story that is funny, silly, or scary is
trying to _______ you.
a. inform b. persuade c. entertain
What Slice of Pie Is It?

27. What Slice of Pie Is It?
3. What should be President Rodrigo
Duterte’s purpose in writing if we wants
to boost public’s confidence towards
vaccination?
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain
4. An article arguing why Sarah Duterte
should not run for President on 2022.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain

28. What Slice of Pie Is It?
5. What is the aim of the
author if he wrote a recipe
for making a pizza?
a. to inform b. to persuade
c. to entertain

29. 1. My most significant
learning of the day is
______________.
2. ______________ is
still vague to me.
3. I will
_______________ to
resolve confusions in
mind.
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