Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text. It can be to entertain, inform, explain, or persuade.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or fun activities.

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story about a boy who goes on an adventure and meets a dragon.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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An article about how to take care of a pet.

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What is an example of a text that explains?

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A guide on how to tie your shoes.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement encouraging you to buy a new toy.

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How can you tell the author's purpose?

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You can tell the author's purpose by looking at the main idea and the details in the text.