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, entertain, or persuade.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What does it mean to inform?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to entertain?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to persuade?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

Example of an informative text?

Back

Instructions on how to make a compost pile.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Example of an entertaining text?

Back

A short story about a boy who never cleans his room.

Front

Example of a persuasive text?

Back

A billboard asking voters to appoint someone to a position.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

How can you identify the author's purpose?

Back

Look for clues in the text such as the type of information presented and the language used.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is a common signal word for informative texts?

Back

Common signal words include 'explains', 'describes', and 'informs'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is a common signal word for persuasive texts?

Back

Common signal words include 'should', 'must', and 'believe'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8