Author's 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 persuade, inform, entertain, or express feelings.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

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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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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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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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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or engaging content.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

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An advertisement for a product that encourages people to buy it.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

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A news article that reports on current events.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

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A short story or a poem that tells a fun or interesting tale.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the language, tone, and content of the text. Ask yourself what the author wants the reader to think or feel.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is the author's purpose in a biography?

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The author's purpose in a biography is typically to inform the reader about a person's life and achievements.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is the author's purpose in a fictional story?

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The author's purpose in a fictional story is often to entertain the reader and convey themes or messages.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6