Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to make people agree with you.

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What is one reason an author might write to inform?

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An author might write to inform to share facts or information about a topic.

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What is one reason an author might write to entertain?

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An author might write to entertain to tell a fun or interesting story.

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What is one reason an author might write to persuade?

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An author might write to persuade to convince the reader to do something or believe in something.

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What is one reason an author might write to explain?

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An author might write to explain to clarify how something works or to give instructions.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A fairy tale or a funny story.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A textbook or an article about animals.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement or a speech encouraging people to recycle.

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What is an example of a text that aims to explain?

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A how-to guide or a recipe.