Author's Purpose Task Cards

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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, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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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 persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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A textbook that provides facts about animals.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new product.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A story or a comic that makes readers laugh.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to explain?

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A how-to guide that shows steps to complete a task.

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What is a balanced meal?

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A balanced meal includes foods from different food groups in the right amounts.