Author's Purpose
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose?
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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something. Authors use persuasive writing to influence opinions or actions.
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CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts to the reader. Informative writing aims to educate the audience about a specific topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader. Entertaining writing often includes stories, plays, or poems.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of persuasive writing?
Back
A brochure that argues against shopping at Walmart because it harms local businesses.
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CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of informative writing?
Back
A recipe that explains how to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of entertaining writing?
Back
A novel about a young girl who learns to demand respect from the world.
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