Author's Purpose

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The author is the ____________ of a story.

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writer

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Which could you use to persuade somebody?

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An advertisement

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

Which example could be used to inform?

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News Article

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CCSS.RI.7.9

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CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the author's purpose in a text that provides information about a national park?

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to inform

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What is the author's purpose in an advertisement for an art program?

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to persuade you to attend an art program

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CCSS.RI.8.9

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CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Define 'Author's Purpose'.

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The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

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CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What are the three main purposes of an author's writing?

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To inform, to persuade, and to entertain.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

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Front

Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A fictional story or a poem.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

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CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What type of text is typically used to inform readers about current events?

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A news article.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

What is a common purpose of a political speech?

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To persuade the audience.

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CCSS.RL.8.3