Grade 7 Authors Purpose

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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 inform, persuade, entertain, or describe.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What does it mean to inform?

Back

To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What does it mean to persuade?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to entertain?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What does it mean to describe?

Back

To describe means to provide details about a person, place, thing, or event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is an example of an informative text?

Back

A news article reporting on the outcomes of a recent election.

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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 an example of a persuasive text?

Back

A persuasive essay arguing for or against a specific policy or idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

What is an example of an entertaining text?

Back

A short story or a humorous article.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is an example of a descriptive text?

Back

A travel brochure describing a vacation destination.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

How can you identify the author's purpose?

Back

Look for clues in the title, introduction, and the overall tone of the text.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6