8th Grade 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 entertain, inform, persuade, or explain.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through stories, humor, or interesting content.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to provide factual information or knowledge about a specific topic.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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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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What does it mean to explain in writing?

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To explain means to clarify or make something understandable by providing details or reasons.

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Example of a text that entertains:

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A comic book, a novel, or a humorous article.

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Example of a text that informs:

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A news article, a textbook, or a scientific report.

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Example of a text that persuades:

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An opinion piece, a commercial, or a political speech.

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Example of a text that explains:

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A how-to guide, a manual, or an instructional article.

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What is a common purpose of a comic book?

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To entertain the reader with stories and characters.