Grade 7 Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or describe.

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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 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 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 describe?

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

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What is an example of an informative text?

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

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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

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What is an example of an entertaining text?

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A short story or a humorous article.

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What is an example of a descriptive text?

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A travel brochure describing a vacation destination.

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How can you identify the author's purpose?

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