•Of all the Vikings, Erik the Red and his son Leif Erikson are the most famous. During one of his sea missions, Erik the Red discovered the country of Greenland which he named after the lush green plants that he found there. Nearly twenty years later, his son Leif Erikson, born in 940 A.D., also made a discovery. He became the first European to find North America preceding Christopher Columbus by 500 years. A statue of Leif Erikson located in Boston, Massachusetts, stands in his honor today.
Answer in Do Now Notebook:
RI.6 Point of View and Purpose
1. What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
a. to list problems and solutions about Erik and Leif
b. to explain the purpose of early exploration
c. to describe two famous Vikings and their discoveries
Opening: Last week we learned, 4 questions you should ask yourself when you are trying to identify the author’s point of view.
We will use the article SCHOOL’S DECISION ON DRESS CODE to practice answering the 4 questions that help us identify the author’s point of view.
Work Session: Read SCHOOL’S DECISION ON DRESS CODE to practice answering the 4 questions that help us identify the author’s point of view.
To determine an author’s point of view, ask yourself these four questions:
•1. What main idea is the author trying to convince readers to agree with?
•2. How does the author’s choice of words influence how readers think about the topic?
•3. How does the author’s choice of facts or examples influence how readers think about the topic?
•4. What does the author want to accomplish in this text?
Independent Practice:
Read the text “Adhesive from trees could make tape more eco-friendly” to practice answering the 4 mental questions to determine the author’s point of view.
After reading answer the questions below on a sheet of paper.
DIRECTIONS: Answer the Questions Below.
- What main idea is the author trying to convince readers to agree with?
- How does the author’s choice of words influence how readers think about the topic?
- How does the author’s choice of facts or examples influence how readers think about the topic?
- What does the author want to accomplish in this text?
Short Constructed Response:
- What is the central idea of the text? Can you summarize the central idea using key supporting details? Cite a fact. Cite an opinion.
EXIT TICKET:
After Reading :’Adhesive from trees could make tape more eco-friendly”. Answer a constructive response question to show success over the day’s learning target.
What are the reasons, many scientists have warned that people should stop using fossil fuels? What are some alternatives to the use of fossil fuels?