Authors' Purpose: Persuade

Is the author trying to persuade you of something?

You should eat ice cream because it is so good. You can choose from many flavors. You can eat it in a bowl or in a delicious cone.

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Everyone should recycle. Recycling is one of the best things we can do for our planet. It makes less pollution.

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Summer is the best season. The days are longer, so you can spend more time outside. Since it's warm, you can swim, camp, or enjoy outdoor sports. There are also many tasty fruits to eat, like watermelon.

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There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children she didn't know what to do. She gave them some broth without any bread and put them to bed.

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Frogs are amphibians, They can live on either land or in the water. A frog can lay thousands of eggs called frog spawn.

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Bubblegum is the best thing in the world. There are so many kinds. You can blow huge bubbles and pop them. It tastes very good. Everyone should chew bubblegum.

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Everyone's favorite subject in school should be reading! You will need to know how to read maps, different signs, and other things. Make sure that reading is your favorite subject.

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Your favorite flower should be a rose. Roses are very pretty and come in different colors. Everyone should love roses.

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I snapped on my helmet. Then I stepped into the space pod. The engines fired, and the pod slowly moved away from the spaceship. Soon, I'd be the first person to travel outside our solar system.

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Cheetahs are the fastest mammals on land They can run more than 70 miles per hour! Their spots help them blend into the background. This helps them hunt their prey without being seen.

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