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 is the author's purpose in a text that teaches you how to get good grades?

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To persuade you to work hard in school.

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What is the author's purpose in a text that explains the importance of rules?

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To persuade people to follow the rules.

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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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Define the Author's Purpose 'to inform'.

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A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story or a novel that tells an exciting adventure.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A newspaper article that provides facts about a recent event.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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How can you identify the author's purpose?

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By looking at the content and tone of the text.