1.9.E
The Standard
recognize characteristics of persuasive text with adult assistance and state what the author is trying to persuade the reader to think or do
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students notice clues that a text is trying to influence the reader. With adult support, they state what the author wants readers to think or do.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students can point out an opinion, a reason, or words that encourage action. With a prompt, they can clearly state what the author wants readers to think or do.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may confuse any strong feeling with persuasion. They may tell the topic instead of naming what the author wants the reader to think or do.
How to Assess It
- Read aloud, "Choose apples for snack. They are crunchy and help your body." Ask students what the author wants readers to do and why.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs short signs and notes to sort into two groups, meant to persuade and not meant to persuade.
Read a class pet poster, then ask, "What does the author want us to do, and which words show that?"
Play Persuasion Detective by reading short messages while students hold up cards labeled think or do and explain their choice.
Examine a cereal box or toy advertisement and list the words and pictures used to make someone want the product.
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Related Standards
- 2.9.E.i
stating what the author is trying to persuade the reader to think or do; and
- K.9.B
discuss with adult assistance how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose;
- K.8.E
The Kindergarten version of this standard.
- K.9.A
discuss with adult assistance the author's purpose for writing text;
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