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Understanding the Author’s Purpose in Mixed Media – Explore types of media – Books, videos, and audio can all tell stories. – Detecting themes in stories – Look for the main message in the story. – Detecting themes in articles – Find the main point the writer is sharing. – Author’s purpose – Is the author telling a story, giving information, or trying to persuade you? | This slide introduces students to the concept of an author’s purpose in various types of media, including books, videos, and audio recordings. It encourages them to become ‘theme detectives’ by looking for the main message or idea in both stories and articles. The goal is to help students understand why an author might create a piece of content, whether it’s to entertain, inform, or persuade the audience. Engage the class with examples of different media and discuss possible themes and purposes behind them. This will prepare students for activities where they will practice identifying the author’s purpose themselves.

Understanding Author’s Purpose: PIE – Why do authors write? – Main purposes: Inform, Persuade, Entertain – To teach, to convince, or to amuse readers – Remember ‘PIE’ – A simple way to recall the reasons – Examples in mixed media – Books, videos, and games can have PIE purposes | This slide introduces the concept of an author’s purpose to third-grade students, emphasizing the three main reasons authors write: to inform, persuade, and entertain. Use the acronym ‘PIE’ to help students remember these purposes. Provide examples of each purpose from different types of media, such as informational books, persuasive posters, and entertaining cartoons or games. Encourage students to think of their favorite book or video and discuss what the author’s purpose might have been. This will help them understand that regardless of the medium, authors have intentions behind their work.

Identifying the Author’s Purpose – Examine book cover and title – The cover and title give clues about the story – Guess the author’s message – What story or lesson do you think the author is sharing? – Determine the book’s purpose – Does the book want to teach us, make us smile, or change our mind? – Is it to inform, entertain, or persuade? | This slide is aimed at helping third-grade students understand how to identify an author’s purpose in mixed media, particularly books. Start by examining the book’s cover and title, which often provide hints about the content and the author’s intent. Engage the students in a discussion about what message the author might be trying to convey. Is there a moral or lesson? Is the purpose to entertain with a funny story, or to persuade the reader to think differently about a topic? Encourage the students to think critically about the books they read and to look for clues within the text and illustrations that reveal the author’s purpose. This will enhance their comprehension and analytical skills.

Identifying the Author’s Purpose in Articles – Examine the article’s headline – The headline gives a clue about the topic – Look for facts that teach us – Facts give us new information to learn – Is the article persuasive? – Some articles try to convince us to think differently – Discuss the author’s main goal | This slide is aimed at helping third-grade students understand how to identify an author’s purpose when reading mixed media articles. Start by examining the headline, which often indicates the main topic or theme. Encourage students to look for new facts within the article that might teach them something they didn’t know before. Discuss how some articles may be written to persuade or change the reader’s mind on a topic. Finally, have a class discussion about what they think the author’s main goal was in writing the article. This exercise will enhance critical thinking and comprehension skills.

Mixed Media: Understanding Author’s Purpose – Authors use various formats – Books, videos, podcasts, articles – Think of your favorite YouTube video or podcast – Each media type has a purpose – Why was that video, podcast, or article made? – Inform, persuade, or entertain – Examples: learning videos inform, commercials persuade, cartoons entertain | This slide introduces students to the concept of mixed media and the author’s purpose behind each type. It’s crucial to explain that authors can share their messages in many ways, not just through books. Use relatable examples like YouTube videos for learning (inform), commercials for products (persuade), and cartoons for fun (entertain). Encourage students to think about the last video they watched or article they read and discuss what the author’s purpose might have been. This will help them understand that every piece of media is created with an intention to either inform, persuade, or entertain the audience.

Video Time: Identifying the Author’s Purpose – Watch an educational video – Discuss the video’s purpose – Is the video to inform, persuade, or entertain us? – Look for purpose clues in the video – Notice words, images, and sounds that hint at the purpose – Understanding author’s intent | This slide is designed for a class activity where students will watch a short educational video to practice identifying the author’s purpose. The teacher should select a video that is appropriate for third graders and has a clear purpose. After watching, lead a discussion with the class to determine if the video’s purpose was to inform, persuade, or entertain, and why they think so. Encourage students to point out specific parts of the video, such as words, images, or music, that helped them understand the author’s intent. This activity will help students become more critical viewers of mixed media and enhance their comprehension skills.

Let’s Practice: Author’s Purpose in Mixed Media – Examine mixed media examples – Pair up and discuss the purpose – What message is the author conveying? – Share your findings with the class – Be ready to explain your thoughts – Understand author’s intent | This slide is for a class activity aimed at helping students identify the author’s purpose in mixed media. Provide a worksheet with various mixed media examples, such as magazine ads, comic strips, or picture books. Students should work in pairs to discuss and decide what they think the author’s purpose is for each example: to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings. After the discussion, each pair will share their answers with the class, explaining their reasoning. This activity encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. As a teacher, facilitate the discussion by asking probing questions and providing guidance to ensure students understand the concept of author’s purpose. Offer praise and constructive feedback during the sharing session.

Class Activity: Be an Author with Mixed Media! – Create a mixed media masterpiece – Choose your author’s purpose – Will you inform, persuade, or entertain? – Plan your presentation – How will you explain your work? – Share with the class | In this engaging class activity, students will create their own mixed media piece, which can be a combination of writing, drawing, or other creative forms. They must decide the purpose of their piece: to inform by providing facts, to persuade by convincing others, or to entertain with a story or humor. Once they have created their piece, they will plan how to present it to the class, considering what they want to say about it and how they will engage their audience. Teachers should provide a variety of materials for students to choose from and guide them in understanding the different purposes of writing. Possible activities could include creating a poster with a short story, a collage to advertise a made-up product, or a comic strip with a funny narrative. The goal is to let students explore their creativity while understanding the author’s purpose.

Wrapping Up: Author’s Purpose in Mixed Media – Review author’s purpose – Importance of media understanding – Knowing media helps us get the message – Share today’s favorite part – What did you love learning today? – Reflect on our learning – How has our view of media changed? | As we conclude today’s lesson, revisit the concept of the author’s purpose and why authors might choose different types of media to express their ideas. Emphasize the importance of understanding the medium used, as it can influence how the message is perceived and interpreted. Encourage students to share their favorite parts of the lesson to foster a sense of enjoyment and personal connection to the material. Finally, prompt them to reflect on what they’ve learned and how their understanding of the author’s purpose in mixed media has evolved. This reflection helps solidify the day’s learning and encourages critical thinking about media consumption.