Author's Purpose 5th Grade

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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, or persuade the reader.

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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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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, poems, or other creative works.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A textbook or an article that explains a scientific concept.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story or a poem that is meant to amuse the reader.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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How can you identify the author's purpose?

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You can identify the author's purpose by looking at the content, tone, and style of the writing.

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What type of writing is often used to persuade?

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Persuasive writing, such as opinion pieces or advertisements.

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What type of writing is often used to inform?

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Expository writing, such as news articles or instructional manuals.