Author's Purpose Task Cards

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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 explain.

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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 a specific action.

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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 engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.

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What does it mean to explain?

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

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What is a key detail that suggests growth in popularity?

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A key detail that suggests growth in popularity is when schools start adding women's basketball teams.

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What is the significance of comparing words in a text?

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Comparing words helps to highlight differences or similarities between concepts, enhancing understanding.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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How can an author organize a text?

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An author can organize a text by chronological order, cause and effect, problem and solution, or by comparing and contrasting.