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, or entertain.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to do something or believe in something.

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CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or writing.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What is an example of an informative text?

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An example of an informative text is a book about how to take care of pets.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An example of a persuasive text is an advertisement trying to sell a toy.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

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What is an example of an entertaining text?

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An example of an entertaining text is a funny story or a comic book.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

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A text is meant to inform if it gives facts, details, or explanations about a topic.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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How can you tell if a text is meant to persuade?

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A text is meant to persuade if it tries to convince you to think or act a certain way.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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How can you tell if a text is meant to entertain?

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A text is meant to entertain if it tells a story or is funny and makes you laugh.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6