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How does recognizing the author's purpose help you draw conclusions about a topic? Using two articles (both are attached), learners brainstorm why each author wrote each article. Are their purposes similar or different? Learners use a basic T-chart to collect and organize information during a class discussion. 

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compare and contrast texts, compare and contrast, text analysis, journalism, nonfiction

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comparing articles, graphic organizer activity, journalism activity, nonfiction text, compare texts, english language arts
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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RI.4.5 RI.5.5

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