8th Grade Author's Purpose

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What is author's purpose?

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An author's purpose is the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic.

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What is the purpose of a poem about bald eagles?

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose in the story about Beth and the circus?

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To entertain with a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus.

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What is the purpose of a list of the 25 richest athletes in the world?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose in discussing the importance of rules?

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To persuade people to follow the rules.

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

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To entertain, to inform, and to persuade.

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

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Look for clues in the title, the content, and the tone of the writing.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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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 persuade in writing?

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