Author's Purpose

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An author's purpose is...

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the reason an author writes

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

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Reasons why authors write: Entertain, Inform, Persuade. Which one is NOT a reason?

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Illustrate

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Inform

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CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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Advertisements are created to: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Persuade

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.2.8

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The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.

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Entertain

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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When the author's purpose is to entertain, the author is:
Options:
1. trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.
2. trying to get you to do or try something.
3. trying to give you information and teach you facts.
4. trying to see if you are paying attention.

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trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is

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trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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When an author writes to persuade, it means the author is:

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trying to get you to do or try something.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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Author's purpose "PIE" stands for:

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?

The story of a garbage truck who has a hard time making friends

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to entertain

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CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.2.6