Author's Purpose

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What are the 4 main reasons authors write?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain

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What is the author's purpose when they want to convince you to buy something?

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To persuade the reader to buy it.

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When an author gives instructions, what is their purpose?

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To explain how to do something.

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What is the author's purpose when writing about Thomas Jefferson's contributions?

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To inform the reader about Thomas Jefferson's contributions.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince the reader to do something or take a side.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide facts or information to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What does it mean to explain in writing?

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To clarify or make something understandable for the reader.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A commercial encouraging you to buy a new toy.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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An article about the life cycle of a butterfly.