Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What does it mean to persuade?

Back

To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something. For example, a commercial aims to persuade you to buy a product.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

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What does it mean to inform?

Back

To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic. For example, a menu informs customers about the food available.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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What does it mean to entertain?

Back

To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement. For example, a comic strip entertains readers with humor and stories.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

Back

A commercial selling a new toy is an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

Back

A newsletter from the school principal is an example of a text that aims to inform.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

Back

A comic strip is an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What type of text is a menu?

Back

A menu is a text that informs customers about the food options available.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

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What type of text provides directions?

Back

A text that provides directions, like to a movie theater, is meant to inform.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is the purpose of a school newsletter?

Back

The purpose of a school newsletter is to inform students and parents about school events and news.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10