RI.2.6- Author's Purpose ADE

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What is the main purpose of an author?

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The reason an author is writing.

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What does the 'D' in ADE stand for?

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To describe something.

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What are three things an author might be trying to do when they write?

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To answer, to describe, to explain.

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Why did the author write about foxes?

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To describe what foxes are like.

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Why did the author write about the surprise party?

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To explain how to throw a surprise party.

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What is an author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes a text.

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What does it mean to describe something?

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To give details about it.

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What is the difference between explaining and describing?

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Explaining tells how or why, while describing gives details.

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Can an author have more than one purpose?

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Yes, an author can have multiple purposes in their writing.

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What might an author do to entertain readers?

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Tell a funny story or write a poem.