Understanding 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, entertain, persuade, or describe.

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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 entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or engaging content.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about a person, place, thing, or event.

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

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An example is a passage that explains how icicles form.

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

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An example is a passage that informs about trees losing leaves in winter.

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

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An example is a story about a dog playing in the snow.

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

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An example is a passage encouraging readers to try ice skating.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the text such as the type of information presented and the language used.