Author's Purpose and Text Structure
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5th Grade
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What is the author's purpose when writing to persuade?
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The author's purpose when writing to persuade is to convince the reader to agree with their opinion or take a specific action.
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What does it mean when an author writes to inform?
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When an author writes to inform, they are trying to give you information and teach you facts.
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What are signal words for Description/MI & D?
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Signal words for Description/MI & D include: 'such as', 'for instance', 'in addition', 'for example'.
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What are signal words for Comparison?
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Signal words for Comparison include: 'similar', 'same', 'alike', 'both', 'on the other hand', 'instead'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose when writing to entertain?
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The author's purpose when writing to entertain is to engage the reader and provide enjoyment through storytelling.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of using signal words in a text?
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Signal words help guide the reader through the text by indicating relationships between ideas, such as comparison or cause and effect.
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What does it mean when an author writes to describe?
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When an author writes to describe, they provide details about a person, place, thing, or idea to help the reader visualize it.
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