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 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, jokes, or engaging content.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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Identify the author's purpose: 'The Great Works of Art program will make you a master painter.'

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Persuade

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Eating from each food group is important for health.'

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Inform

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Kids raised $1,100 for the Red Cross.'

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Inform

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Recycling helps save the planet.'

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Persuade

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Sally loved the Snowflake Festival.'

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Entertain

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a product.