Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What are the four main types of author's purpose?

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1. To inform: providing information or facts. 2. To entertain: telling a story or creating enjoyment. 3. To persuade: convincing the reader to believe or do something. 4. To explain: clarifying a concept or process.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to clarify or make something understandable, often by providing details or examples.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the language, tone, and content of the text. Consider what the author wants the reader to feel, think, or do.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

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A news article that reports on a recent event or scientific discovery.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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

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A short story or a humorous article that makes the reader laugh.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

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An advertisement that encourages consumers to buy a product.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6