Author's Purpose | Assessment Review
Students review and practice spelling words related to author’s purpose while identifying whether texts are meant to persuade, inform, or entertain. The lesson is designed as a supportive assessment review with short, active practice and teacher check-ins.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| author | A person who writes a book, article, poem, or other text. |
| purpose | The reason an author writes a text. |
| persuade | To convince someone to do or believe something. |
| inform | To give facts or teach information. |
| entertain | To amuse or interest a reader. |
| clue words | Words in a text that help readers figure out the author’s purpose. |
Display the words persuade, inform, and entertain. Read three short sentences aloud and ask students to hold up or say which purpose matches each one.
Listen, think, and identify the author’s purpose for each sentence using oral responses or response cards.
Introduce or review the spelling words one at a time. Say each word, have students repeat it, clap the syllables, and write it in the air or on paper. Highlight tricky parts and common spelling patterns.
Repeat each word, break it into syllables, and practice writing it correctly.
Give short example sentences or mini-passages. Ask students to determine the author's purpose and then spell the matching vocabulary word in their notebooks. Review answers together.
Read or listen to each example, decide the purpose, and spell the correct word.
Pair students and have them quiz each other with the vocabulary words. Circulate to correct spelling and support students who need help.
Take turns saying a word, spelling it aloud, and checking a partner’s written response.
Have students complete a brief review task: write each vocabulary word once and use one in a sentence or match words to meanings.
Work independently to show spelling accuracy and understanding of the words.
Call out a clue or definition and ask students to write the matching spelling word as quickly as they can.
Respond by writing the correct word and checking their spelling against the class review.
End by asking students to name the three types of author’s purpose and spell one vocabulary word aloud. Remind them that clue words and careful attention to word parts help both spelling and comprehension.