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 persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means the author wants readers to enjoy a story or experience.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means the author wants 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 the author wants to convince the reader to think or act in a certain way.

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What are the three main reasons authors write?

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The three main reasons authors write are to persuade, inform, and entertain.

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Give an example of a text that entertains.

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A story about a boy's adventure at the circus.

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Give an example of a text that informs.

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A book about the food pyramid and healthy eating.

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Give an example of a text that persuades.

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new toy.

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What type of text is a fairy tale?

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A fairy tale is a type of text that entertains.

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What type of text is a news article?

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A news article is a type of text that informs.