Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, or persuade the reader.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Kids at Morning Star Elementary School in Montana turned their ideas into actions when they raised $1,100 for the Red Cross.'

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Inform.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Scientists have found the fossil remains of the smallest dinosaur to ever roam North America.'

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Inform.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in the “Great Works of Art” program.'

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Persuade.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'The boys spent the entire day flying their kite. The wind was perfect that day in the park.'

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Entertain.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Hamsters for sale! We have a large selection of hamsters.'

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Persuade.

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What are the three main purposes of an author?

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To inform, to entertain, and to persuade.