Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in writing?

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The author's purpose refers to the reason why an author decides to write about a specific topic. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What are the four main types of author's purpose?

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The four main types of author's purpose are: 1) To inform, 2) To persuade, 3) To entertain, 4) To express.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

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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 looking for clues in the language used.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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What is an example of a text written to inform?

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An example of a text written to inform is a textbook or an article that provides factual information about a specific topic.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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What is an example of a text written to persuade?

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An example of a text written to persuade is an advertisement or an opinion piece that aims to convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a certain viewpoint.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is an example of a text written to entertain?

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An example of a text written to entertain is a short story, novel, or poem that aims to amuse or engage the reader.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

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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 critically analyze texts, comprehend the message, and evaluate the effectiveness of the writing.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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What is the author's purpose in the text 'SaveOurEagles.com'?

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The author's purpose in 'SaveOurEagles.com' is to persuade the audience against the construction of a shopping mall that threatens bald eagles.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is the author's purpose in Laura Ingalls Wilder's biography?

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The author's purpose in Laura Ingalls Wilder's biography is to inform readers about her life and contributions to literature.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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What is the author's purpose in a calligraphy description?

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The author's purpose in the calligraphy description is to inform readers about the art form and its characteristics.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6