Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

Back

The reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What does it mean to inform?

Back

To give someone information or facts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What does it mean to entertain?

Back

To make someone laugh or enjoy themselves.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What does it mean to persuade?

Back

To convince someone to believe or do something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

Front

What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

Back

A textbook that teaches about animals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

Back

A funny story or a comic book.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

Back

An advertisement trying to sell a product.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

Back

It provides facts, details, and explanations.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

How can you tell if a text is meant to entertain?

Back

It includes jokes, stories, or fun characters.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

How can you tell if a text is meant to persuade?

Back

It tries to convince you to think or act a certain way.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8