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 persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.

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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. For example, a brochure that argues against shopping at a certain store is trying to persuade readers.

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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. For example, a recipe gives instructions on how to make a dish.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement. For example, a funny story is written to entertain the reader.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A letter to Santa asking for a gift because the child has been good all year is an example of a persuasive text.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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Instructions for a board game, like Monopoly, are meant to inform players how to play the game.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A comic book or a funny story is an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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What type of text is a recipe?

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A recipe is an informative text because it provides instructions on how to prepare a dish.

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What type of text is a brochure that discourages shopping at a specific store?

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It is a persuasive text because it tries to convince readers not to shop there.

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What is the purpose of a child's note asking a friend to be a science partner?

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The purpose is to persuade the friend to agree to be their partner.