Author's+Intent

=Author's Intent =

Responding to author's intent requires 3 steps:
1. State the author's message clearly and directly. 2. Use details from the story to prove your point. 3. Restate the message in new words
 * Choose story details wisely
 * Clearly describe the parts that support the message
 * Explain HOW they support your opinion/claim


 * Example: Beauty and the Beast **

The author’s intent in the story Beauty and the Beast is to show that you cannot judge the quality or character of a person by his looks. At first, Belle and the rest of the townspeople were repulsed by the Beast’s appearance. They thought he was ugly, horrid, and mean. Once Belle really got to know the Beast better, she realized that, despite his frightening appearance, he was a good and gentle creature. She eventually grew to love him for his inner beauty. The message of the story is clear. All people deserve to be judged by what is on the inside, not by what is on the outside.