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, entertain, persuade, or explain.

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to tell a story or provide enjoyment to the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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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 is an example of a text that informs?

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An article about the parts of a plant.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story about a girl's birthday gift.

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What is an example of a text that explains?

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A recipe that shows how to make a chocolate cake.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new toy.

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Why do authors write to inform?

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Authors write to inform to share knowledge and facts with the reader.