Good readers set a purpose for reading a text before they begin reading. "August Heat" is a short story. What should your purpose be in reading this text?
Responses
to be entertained
to be entertained
to learn something new
to learn something new
to confirm a belief
give a real answer
to analyze and interpret the text
to understand the themes and messages conveyed in the story
to appreciate the author's writing style and techniques
to make connections to personal experiences or other texts