Introduction:
Define Author's Purpose and Point of View:
Author's Purpose: The reason an author writes a particular text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.
Point of View: The perspective from which the story is told, including first-person, second-person, third-person limited, and third-person omniscient.
Importance of Recognizing Author's Purpose and Point of View:
Understanding these elements enhances comprehension and critical analysis.
Allows readers to see beyond the surface and appreciate the intention behind the text.
Body:
i. Author's Purpose:
Informative Texts: Present facts or convey information objectively.
Persuasive Texts: Convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or take specific action.
Entertaining Texts: Aim to amuse and engage the audience.
Expressive Texts: Convey the author's emotions, thoughts, or personal experiences.
Identifying Author's Point of View:
First-person: Narrator is a character in the story, using "I" and "me."
Second-person: Narrator directly addresses the reader, using "you."
Third-person Limited: Narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
Third-person Omniscient: Narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
Analyzing Effects on Texts:
Discuss how the author's purpose and point of view influence the tone, style, and overall impact of the writing.
Provide examples and encourage students to explore how different perspectives can shape a narrative.
ii. Universal Themes in Literature:
Define Universal Themes: Themes that are timeless and resonate across cultures and time periods.
Examples of Universal Themes:
Love and Friendship
Good vs. Evil
Coming of Age
Struggle for Power
The Hero's Journey
Identifying Universal Themes:
Explore literature from different cultures and time periods.
Discuss how certain themes transcend specific cultural contexts.
Analyze how diverse authors express universal themes in unique ways.
Class Activities:
Reading excerpts from various texts and discussing the author's purpose and point of view.
Analyzing passages to identify universal themes and discussing their significance.
iii. Review Key Concepts:
Summarize the importance of recognizing author's purpose and point of view.
Emphasize the universality of certain themes in literature.
Application in Real-world Reading:
Encourage students to apply these skills when reading various texts outside the classroom.
Reflection:
Prompt students to reflect on how understanding an author's purpose, point of view, and universal themes enhances their appreciation of literature.
By the end of this lesson, students should be equipped with the skills to critically analyze literature, recognizing the intentions of the author and identifying common themes that connect diverse cultures through the medium of storytelling.
