Learning Author's Purpose Through Text Structure

when a book gives facts

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:

• trying to give you information to teach you the facts.

• trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.

• trying to get you to do or try something.

• trying to see if you are paying attention.

When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is

• trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

• trying to give you information and teach you facts.

• trying to get you to do or try something.

• trying to see if you are paying attention.

An author's purpose is...

• the reason an author writes

• the way the author sees and interprets the world

• author's sense of humor

• author's way of life. 

Advertisements are created to:

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:

• trying to give you information to teach you the facts.

• trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.

• trying to get you to do or try something.

When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is:

• trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

• trying to give you information and teach you facts.

• trying to get you to do or try something.

When an author writes to entertain, they:

• try to capture your attention with something funny or emotional

• try to get you to do or try something

• teach you facts about something

What is the primary purpose of an author when they write to inform?

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To provide facts and information

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To express personal feelings