Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

Back

The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote a text. It can be to inform, persuade, or entertain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What does it mean to inform?

Back

To inform means to give information or teach the reader about a topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What does it mean to persuade?

Back

To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What does it mean to entertain?

Back

To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

If a text tells facts about the moon, what is the author's purpose?

Back

Inform.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

If a text tries to convince you to buy a toy, what is the author's purpose?

Back

Persuade.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

If a story makes you laugh and enjoy reading, what is the author's purpose?

Back

Entertain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What type of text would you read to learn about animals?

Back

An informative text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Front

What type of text would you read to enjoy a funny story?

Back

An entertaining text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Front

What type of text would you read to be convinced to try a new food?

Back

A persuasive text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8