Author's Purpose Task Cards

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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, persuade, or entertain.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or interesting content.

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Give an example of a text that informs.

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A textbook or a news article that provides facts about a subject.

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Give an example of a text that persuades.

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An advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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Give an example of a text that entertains.

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A story or a comic book that is meant to make you laugh or enjoy.

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What type of text is a recipe?

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A recipe is primarily informative because it provides instructions on how to make a dish.

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What type of text is a fairy tale?

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A fairy tale is primarily entertaining because it tells a story meant to amuse readers.

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What type of text is a political speech?

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A political speech is often persuasive because it aims to convince people to support a certain idea or candidate.