authors purpose

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What is an author's purpose?

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An author's purpose is their reason or intent in writing.

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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 the chief purpose of an author when telling a story?

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To entertain the reader.

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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 is the author's purpose in an essay about deforestation?

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To inform the reader.

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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 are the three main purposes of an author's writing?

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To entertain, inform, or persuade.

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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 the acronym P.I.E stand for in relation to author's purpose?

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P.I.E stands for Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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

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By analyzing the content, tone, and style of the writing.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the purpose of an informative text?

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To provide facts and information to the reader.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the purpose of a narrative text?

Back

To tell a story and entertain the reader.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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Can an author's purpose change throughout a text?

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Yes, an author's purpose can evolve based on the content and context.

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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