Author's Purpose

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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 express feelings.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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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 without trying to persuade or entertain.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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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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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling, humor, or engaging content.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An advertisement for a product that encourages you to buy it is an example of persuading.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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A textbook explaining the process of photosynthesis is an example of informing.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A short story that makes you laugh or feel excited is an example of entertaining.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the language, tone, and content of the text. Ask yourself what the author wants you to think or do.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

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The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion or take action.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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What is the purpose of informative writing?

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The purpose of informative writing is to educate the reader about a specific topic or subject.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5