Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, such as to persuade, inform, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through a story or text.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To make something clear or easy to understand.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To give details about something, including its characteristics.

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Example of a persuasive text.

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A letter to your parents asking for a pet.

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Example of an informative text.

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An article about the benefits of reading.

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Example of an entertaining text.

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A story about a magical adventure.

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Example of an explanatory text.

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A how-to guide on planting a garden.