Author's 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 writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a subject.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion or take action.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to amuse the reader or provide enjoyment through writing.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Recycling will help the environment.'

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Persuade

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Pets should be allowed in restaurants.'

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Persuade

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Identify the author's purpose: 'The boys spent the entire day flying their kite.'

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Entertain

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Identify the author's purpose: 'The author wants to give you information about a subject.'

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Inform

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A textbook or an article about a scientific topic.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement or a letter to the editor advocating for a cause.