Author's Purpose & Viewpoint

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What is the author's purpose when writing to explain?

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The author's purpose is to provide information or instructions to help the reader understand a concept or process.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is the author's purpose when writing to entertain?

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The author's purpose is to engage the reader's emotions and imagination, often through storytelling or humor.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean when an author has a positive viewpoint?

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It means the author expresses a favorable opinion or attitude towards a subject, highlighting its benefits or importance.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is the author's purpose when writing to inform?

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The author's purpose is to present facts, data, or information to educate the reader about a specific topic.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the content, tone, and style of writing, as well as the intended audience and context.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is an example of writing that aims to explain?

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A how-to guide or instructional manual that provides step-by-step directions.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is an example of writing that aims to entertain?

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A fictional story or a humorous article that aims to amuse the reader.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is an example of writing that aims to inform?

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A news article or a research paper that presents factual information on a topic.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is the significance of understanding an author's viewpoint?

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Understanding an author's viewpoint helps readers critically analyze the text and recognize biases or perspectives.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What are some common purposes authors may have when writing?

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To inform, entertain, persuade, explain, or express an opinion.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6