Author's Purpose, Summarizing, Compare/Contrast

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What is the author's purpose when they want to entertain the reader?

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The author aims to tell a story or create an enjoyable experience for the reader.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief overview of the main ideas or points in the text.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to inform the reader?

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The author provides facts, details, or explanations to help the reader understand a topic.

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What does it mean to compare two things?

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To compare means to look at the similarities between two or more items.

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What does it mean to contrast two things?

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To contrast means to look at the differences between two or more items.

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What is one way to identify the author's purpose?

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

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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A commercial or advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A news article that provides information about a recent event.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How can you tell if two things are similar?

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You can look for shared characteristics or qualities between the two items.