Authors Purpose 2

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What is the author's purpose?

Back

The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to entertain, inform, persuade, or explain.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

Back

To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling, humor, or drama.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

Back

To inform means to provide factual information or knowledge about a topic.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to explain in writing?

Back

To explain means to clarify or make something understandable by providing details and examples.

Front

Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

Back

A fictional story or a poem that tells a funny or dramatic tale.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

Back

A pamphlet advocating for animal rights that argues against using animal products.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

Back

A news article that reports on recent scientific discoveries.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

Give an example of a text that aims to explain.

Back

A how-to guide that describes the steps to bake a cake.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is a common feature of entertaining texts?

Back

They often include characters, plots, and emotional elements that engage the reader.