Determine and analyze author's purpose and support with text

Use this brief lesson to teach a complex strategy.

This comprehension lesson focuses on the strategy of Determining Importance and gets a boost from Common Core with the question, "What do you think the author is wanting the reader to understand and what is your evidence from the text that supports your thinking?"

Why is Author's Purpose important?

In this video, you will see Kristy working with Jenna, a very advanced reader in her classroom.

Beth is checking in with Hunter, a third grader, who has been searching for something new since finishing the Harry Potter series. He expresses his interest in The Indian in the Cupboard and shares what is happening so far.