Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in a text?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text, which can be to entertain, inform, persuade, or express feelings.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What are the four main purposes of writing?

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The four main purposes of writing are to entertain, inform, persuade, and express feelings.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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You can identify the author's purpose by analyzing the content, tone, and style of the writing, as well as the intended audience.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to write to entertain?

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Writing to entertain aims to amuse or engage the reader, often through storytelling, humor, or interesting scenarios.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to write to inform?

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Writing to inform aims to provide factual information or explanations about a topic to the reader.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is an example of writing that entertains?

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An example of writing that entertains is a short story or a humorous article.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is an example of writing that informs?

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An example of writing that informs is a news article or a textbook.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is the significance of understanding the author's purpose?

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Understanding the author's purpose helps readers interpret the text more accurately and appreciate the writer's intent.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What role does audience play in determining the author's purpose?

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The intended audience influences the author's purpose, as writers tailor their message and style to engage specific groups of readers.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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How can context help in identifying the author's purpose?

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Context, including the time period, cultural background, and situation in which the text was written, can provide clues about the author's purpose.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6