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Introduction:

"This website aligns with Curriculum Map 7.4: Author's Purpose and addresses multiple Puerto Rico English Content Standards for 7th grade. The activities progress from basic identification to analysis and creation, building student skills systematically."

PR Standards Aligments:

"7.R.6.1I: Analyze how particular elements of a text contribute to meaning and provide an objective summary.
7.R.3.1I: Analyze the structure an author uses to organize text, including how major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of ideas.
7.W.4.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
7.W.1.1: Write routinely over extended and shorter time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
7.LA.3.1a: Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy."

Lesson Timeline:

"The complete unit on Author's Purpose can be completed in 3-4 weeks, with activities sequenced as follows:
Week 1: Introduction to PIE+E model and text structure analysis
Week 2: Word choice analysis and purposeful writing practice
Week 3-4: Real-world application project and assessment"

Credits and References:

Authors purpose

Author's purpose presentation template made by @educatecreatively in Canva
Information used:

Cummins, K. (2024, 21 diciembre). The Author's Purpose: Ultimate Guide for Teachers and Students. Literacy Ideas. https://literacyideas.com/authors-purpose/

Infographic template made by @educatecreatively in Canva
Author's Purpose Poster made by @SenoritaKJ in Canva
PIE Poster made by @Zuzel in Canva

Text Structure

Text Structure presentation template made by @The Teacher Tool Box (Mary Beth Fitts) in Canva
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