Author's Purpose

An author's purpose is...

• the reason an author writes
• the reason an author teaches
• author's sense of humor
• author's way of life. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the author’s purpose?

The board will meet again on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed budget.  A vote will be taken at the conclusion of the meeting.  All interested parties should attend.

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

What is the author’s purpose?

The winner of the contest will be announced on Thursday.  Jenny thought to herself, “How can I wait that long?  If my project doesn’t come in 1st place, I will never live it down.”

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To explain

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the author’s purpose?

When diagramming a sentence, a vertical line is drawn between the subject and the verb.  Adjectives and adverbs are placed below the horizontal line.

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the author’s purpose?

More and more schools these days are requiring students to wear uniforms. Is this a wise decision?  Although they do lend an air of professionalism, most people would agree  that they come at the cost of self-expression.

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the author’s purpose?

First of all, the empty lot on Main Street is the perfect location for a dog park because it has plenty of trees.  Maples, oaks and birch trees fill the area with beauty and shade.

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the author’s purpose?

Lee County Library hours have been changed.  The library will now be open an hour longer during the week, (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.), but an hour shorter on Saturdays, (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.)  If you have any questions, call the reference desk at [phone].

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which is the author’s purpose?

In order to make chewy brownies, two eggs need to be added to the recipe instead of just one. 

“Why do I always have to do everything around here?” Tina wondered as she read the directions.

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6