Author's Purpose
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6th - 8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose in writing?
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The author's purpose is the reason why they write, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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List the three main reasons authors write.
Back
Persuade, Inform, Entertain.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to persuade in writing?
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To persuade means to make people agree with you or to convince them to take a specific action.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to inform in writing?
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To inform means to provide information or knowledge to the reader.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to entertain in writing?
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To entertain means to make people enjoy something, often through storytelling or humor.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of writing that aims to entertain.
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A short story, a novel, or a humorous article.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of writing that aims to inform.
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A news article, a textbook, or a research paper.
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