Author's Purpose 5th Grade

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What does 'persuade' mean?

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Make people agree with you.

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What are the three reasons we write?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What is the author's purpose of a biography?

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Inform the reader about an important person's life.

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What is the author's purpose for a book series like Harry Potter?

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Entertain the reader with a story about a boy wizard.

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What does 'inform' mean in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view.

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What is the purpose of entertaining writing?

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To engage the reader and provide enjoyment.

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What is an example of writing that aims to inform?

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A news article reporting on current events.

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What is an example of writing that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement promoting a product.

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What is an example of writing that aims to entertain?

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A fictional story or a poem.