Author's Purpose/Main Idea

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What are the three reasons for writing?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?

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Title, Headings, Pictures

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Define the Author's Purpose 'to entertain'.

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A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.

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What text structure presents events in a step by step order from beginning to end?

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Sequence

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If I wanted to teach someone how to tie their laces what text structure would I use?

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How to Sequence

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What is the Author's Purpose?

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The reason an author writes a text, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide facts or information about a subject.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling.

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What is a main idea?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.