Authors Purpose Flashcard

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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 persuade, inform, or entertain.

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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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CCSS.RI.2.8

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CCSS.RI.4.8

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to give information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to make people enjoy something, like a story or a joke.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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

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A commercial selling a new toy.

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

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A menu for a restaurant.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

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

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A funny story or a comic.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

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CCSS.RL.3.6

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Why might an author want to persuade their audience?

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An author might want to persuade their audience to take action, like buying a product or changing their opinion.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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Why is it important to know the author's purpose?

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Knowing the author's purpose helps readers understand the text better and what the author wants to achieve.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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Can a text have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a text can have multiple purposes, such as informing and entertaining at the same time.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6