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the part of a book, magazine, argument, film, poem, text, the part of a book, magazine, argument, film, poem, text,

etc… that articulates etc… that articulates the author’s message the author’s message or or ideas about the underlying topic or theme which may or ideas about the underlying topic or theme which may or

may not be explicitly stated.may not be explicitly stated.

BIG IDEA…BIG IDEA…

• Purpose• Intention• Motivation• Bias• Viewpoint• Credibility• Reliability• Craft

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•The author’s purpose for writing is…•The tone of this passage is? •The writer believes that… •Why did the author probably write this passage?•Which sentence helps convey the mood of the text?•Read the passage, which passage best describes the author’s purpose?•Which writer is most qualified to say . . .•The author thinks that . . . •The author is believable because…•The following assumptions about the author suggest…•The author uses sarcasm to….•The tone of this poem can best be described as…?•Why might the author recommend . . .•The purpose of this is to…?•What does this paragraph suggest that the author believes …?

High Expectations for ALL:

Topic (theme): Friendship

Teaching for Big IdeasTeaching for Big Ideas

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