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

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What does it mean to write to entertain?

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When an author writes to entertain, they try to capture your attention with something funny or emotional.

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What does it mean to write to inform?

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When an author writes to inform, they provide facts and information to teach the reader about a topic.

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What does it mean to write to persuade?

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When an author writes to persuade, they try to get the reader to do or try something.

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What does it mean to write to describe?

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When an author writes to describe, they provide details to help the reader visualize something.

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What is an example of writing that entertains?

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A funny story or a comic strip.

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What is an example of writing that informs?

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A textbook or an article about a scientific discovery.

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What is an example of writing that persuades?

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An advertisement trying to convince you to buy a product.

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What is an example of writing that describes?

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A poem that paints a picture of a beautiful sunset.

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How can you tell if an author is trying to persuade you?

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Look for words that encourage action or express opinions.