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 inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

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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 persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Hamsters for sale! We have a large selection of hamsters. They’re interesting and loving pets. You’ll love having one!'

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Persuade

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Sarah was scared and excited for her first babysitting job. She couldn’t wait to play the games she had brought along for little Tommy.'

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Entertain

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Calligraphy is a form of handwriting that uses a special pen. Letters are formed using up and down movements.'

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Inform

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Tomatoes were once considered poisonous until some brave people took a bite of a tomato and survived. Now, tomatoes are used in salads, sandwiches, and all kinds of foods.'

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Inform

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Identify the author's purpose: 'During the water balloon fight, Katrina ducked beside the garage. She was shocked when she was sprayed with water and looked up to see that it was her mother squirting a hose at her.'

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Entertain

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

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A textbook or an article that explains a scientific concept.