Author's 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 inform, persuade, or entertain the reader.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What does it mean to inform?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

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 the reader to believe or do something.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What does it mean to entertain?

Back

To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

Give an example of a text that informs.

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

Give an example of a text that persuades.

Back

An advertisement or a speech that tries to convince people to buy a product.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

Front

Give an example of a text that entertains.

Back

A novel or a comic book that tells a fun story.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What is a common signal word for informing?

Back

'According to' is a common signal word used to inform.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

What is a common signal word for persuading?

Back

'You should' is a common signal word used to persuade.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

Front

What is a common signal word for entertaining?

Back

'Once upon a time' is a common signal word used to entertain.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5