Author's Purpose & Point of View

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why an author is writing a text, which can include to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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Can an author have more than one purpose for writing?

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True

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

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What does the author's point of view reveal?

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The author's beliefs, personal judgments, or attitudes toward a certain subject.

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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 purpose of a pamphlet urging people not to eat animals?

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To persuade.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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A textbook explaining scientific concepts.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A fictional story that aims to amuse the reader.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a product.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

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What is an example of an author's purpose to express feelings?

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A poem sharing the author's emotions about love.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean when an author writes from a specific point of view?

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It means the author presents their personal perspective or opinion on a topic.

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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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How can understanding the author's purpose help readers?

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It helps readers better understand the text and the author's intentions.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6