Reading Comprehension Concepts

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Identify the reason the author wrote the selection.

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This is known as the author's purpose, which could be to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.

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Author's purpose to persuade

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Aims to convince the reader to adopt a particular opinion or take a specific action.

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Key words for persuasion

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Persuade, convince, argue, advocate, urge.

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Author's purpose to inform

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Presents factual information, data, or explanations

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Keywords for informing

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Explain, describe, inform, instruct, clarify

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Examples of informative texts

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Textbooks, news articles, scientific reports

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Examples of entertaining content

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Fictional stories, poetry, humor pieces.

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Fiction (NOT real)

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Traditional Literature, Fantasy, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery

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Other Genres

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Poetry, Drama

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Traditional Literature

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Includes myths, legends, folk tales, fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and tall tales.