Changing An Author's Purpose

Some write to inform, and others to persuade. Show your class the difference between these two purposes with the instructional activity and sample essays provided here. First, model how you might change a few words in order to present a different idea. Next. work together as a class to determine the purpose of an essay and edit it. And, finally, send pupils off for independent practice with a third essay to analyze and edit. You will need to sign up for a free account to access the materials.