Author's purpose

What does it mean to entertain?

• make people laugh

• teach people about a topic

• convince people to be on your side

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RI.3.4

What does it mean to persuade?

• to convince people to be on your side

• to teach people

• to make people laugh

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

What does it mean to inform?

• to make people laugh

• to teach people about a topic

• to convince people to be on your side

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.4

If a writer is using jokes, what is most likely their purpose?

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

If a writer is using facts, what is most likely their purpose?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.W.3.2B