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Bee Purposeful: Author’s Purpose
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What you will learn from this videoWhat you will learn
  • You will figure out why an author writes a nonfiction text.
  • You will tell whether an author is trying to answer, describe, or explain.
  • You will use clues in the words and text features to find the author’s purpose.
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Level 1

Choose one of the bee books from the video. What is the author's purpose, and which clues helped you figure it out?

Level 2

Read this short text: “Step 1: Put on your helmet. Step 2: Clip the straps. Step 3: Check that it fits snugly.” What is the author’s purpose, and which clues helped you figure it out?

Level 3

Think of something you know a lot about (an animal, game, or hobby). Choose one purpose: answer, describe, or explain. Then write 2–3 sentences that match your purpose.

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