Author's Purpose Task Cards

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What is the author's purpose in writing?

Back

The author's purpose refers to the reason why the author wrote the text, which can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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What does it mean to inform?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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What is a thesis statement?

Back

A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a piece of writing.

Front

What does it mean to compare?

Back

To compare means to examine the similarities and differences between two or more items.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the difference between persuasive and informative writing?

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Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint, while informative writing aims to provide factual information.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

Back

An example of an author's purpose to entertain is writing a fictional story or a humorous article.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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What is the significance of the author's thesis?

Back

The author's thesis is significant because it provides a clear direction for the writing and helps the reader understand the main argument.

Front

How can an author organize their writing?

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An author can organize their writing by using methods such as chronological order, cause and effect, or comparison and contrast.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the role of examples in writing?

Back

Examples in writing help to clarify and support the author's points, making the text more relatable and understandable.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does it mean to describe?

Back

To describe means to provide detailed information about a person, place, thing, or event.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5