Author's Purpose

the author wants you to do, buy, or believe something 

• persuade
• inform
• entertain

the author wants to give you information

• Entertain
• Persuade
• Inform

the author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing

• Entertain
• Inform
• Persuade

fictions stories, poems, songs, plays, jokes, and narratives are examples of:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

textbooks, non-fiction books, expository essays, biographies, newspaper articles, and directions are examples of:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

advertisements, persuasive letters, opinions, campaign speeches are all examples of: 

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was born on February 12, 1908 in Kentucky.  One of his famous speeches was the Gettysburg Address.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

The Chicago Cubs play all of their home games at Wrigley Field.  They are a popular team, but they have not won a World Series since 1908.

• Inform
• Persuade
• Entertain

Volunteering is a very rewarding experience. There are many ways you can volunteer.  For example, you can help clean up a playground. Volunteering benefits other people and will also make you feel good about yourself.

• Entertain
• Inform
• Persuade

Why would anyone go an entire day without brushing their teeth?  Doing so will cause your teeth to decay, eventually resulting in cavities, which will hurt.  You should brush your teeth at least twice a day. 

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain