Author's Purpose

What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive text?

• To convince the reader to agree with a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.

• To provide a summary of different viewpoints

• To inform the reader about historical events

• To entertain the reader with a fictional story

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

Identify the author's purpose in writing an informative article.

• To criticize and express disapproval of a particular subject

• To entertain the readers with a fictional story

• To provide information, explain a topic, or educate the readers about a specific subject.

• To persuade the readers to take a specific action

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

In a narrative story, what is the author's purpose?

• To entertain, inform, or convey a message to the reader

• To hide the message from the reader

• To bore the reader

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.K.6

Explain the author's purpose in writing a descriptive passage.

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action

• To analyze the characters' motivations

• To create a vivid and detailed picture in the reader's mind

• To provide a summary of the events

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the author's purpose in writing an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the audience to agree with a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.

• To entertain the audience with a fictional story

• To provide a neutral and unbiased perspective on the topic

• To confuse the audience with contradictory information

Identify the author's purpose in writing a how-to guide.

• To provide historical information about a topic

• To provide step-by-step instructions or guidance on how to complete a specific task or achieve a particular goal.

• To entertain readers with a fictional story

• To persuade readers to buy a product

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

In a poem, what is the author's purpose?

• To list ingredients for a recipe

• To explain scientific concepts

• To provide historical facts

• To express emotions, tell a story, or convey a message

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Explain the author's purpose in writing a compare and contrast essay.

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To persuade the reader to agree with the author's viewpoint

• To provide a detailed description of the subjects being compared

• To analyze similarities and differences between two or more subjects in order to provide a deeper understanding of the topic.

What is the author's purpose in writing a biography?

• To provide a summary of a person's favorite hobbies

• To create fictional stories about a person's life

• To provide a detailed account of a person's life, achievements, and impact on society.

• To analyze the economic impact of a person's achievements

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Identify the author's purpose in writing a news article.

• To analyze the historical context of an event

• To summarize the plot of a novel

• To teach a new skill or technique

• To inform, persuade, entertain, or express their opinion

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6