Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, such as to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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Example of a text that persuades:

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An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.

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Example of a text that informs:

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A sign saying, 'Rest Stop Five Miles Ahead.'

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Example of a text that entertains:

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A poem about the moon and stars.

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What is an example of a text that entertains children?

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A story about a girl who enjoyed the circus with her mom.

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What type of text is a cookbook?

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A text that informs by providing recipes.

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What is the purpose of a story?

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To entertain the reader with characters and events.