This can be used with the Wonders program or any other unit about Author's Purpose. It gives a description about what Author's purpose is and examples. Students must read the example, tell what type of message the author is trying to send, and how they know.
Every week I have a new kid of the week. We interview them and make a poster to tell us about themselves. At the end of the week, each student fills out a paper with a picture and story about that student and I put it all into a book for the student to keep.