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 an author writes a text. It can be to persuade, inform, or entertain the audience.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts to the audience without trying to influence their opinions.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to entertain?

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

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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Example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A letter to a local government asking for more parks in the community.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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Example of a text that aims to inform.

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A news article reporting on the effects of climate change.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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Example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A short story about a funny adventure of a cat.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What type of author's purpose is shown in a protest sign?

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Persuade.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What type of author's purpose is shown in a recipe?

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Inform.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What type of author's purpose is shown in a poem?

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Entertain.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6