Author's Purpose

Example of a text that informs:

• A school newsletter discussing upcoming events.

• A fictional story about a dragon.

• A poem about nature.

• A recipe for chocolate cake.

What are the three main purposes of writing?

• To entertain, to inform, and to persuade.

• To analyze, to critique, and to summarize.

• To describe, to narrate, and to illustrate.

• To argue, to debate, and to conclude.

Example of a text that persuades:

• A commercial for a new toy.

• A news article about a local event.

• A scientific report on climate change.

• A biography of a famous person.

Example of a text that entertains:

• A fairy tale about a dragon looking for a friend.

• A scientific article on climate change.

• A biography of a famous scientist.

• A news report on recent events.

What is an example of entertaining writing?

• A story filled with humor and adventure.

• A technical manual on software development.

• A research paper on climate change.

• A biography of a historical figure.

What is the author's purpose?

• To entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

• To summarize the main points of the text.

• To provide a detailed analysis of the subject.

• To critique the work of other authors.

What is the purpose of a commercial?

• To entertain viewers with funny content.

• To inform viewers about current events.

• To persuade viewers to buy a product or service.

• To provide educational content on various topics.

How can you identify the author's purpose?

• Look for clues in the text, such as the type of language used and the overall message.

• Ask the author directly about their intentions.

• Read the text multiple times without taking notes.

• Focus solely on the title of the text.

What is an example of a persuasive text?

• A news article reporting on current events.

• An advertisement trying to sell a new product.

• A scientific research paper discussing findings.

• A novel exploring human emotions.

What does it mean to persuade in writing?

• To entertain the reader with stories and anecdotes.

• To inform the reader about facts and data.

• To convince the reader to think or act in a certain way, often through arguments or advertisements.

• To confuse the reader with complex language and jargon.