Authors Purpose
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2nd - 4th Grade
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to persuade?
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To persuade means to make people agree with you.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is one reason an author might write to inform?
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An author might write to inform to share facts or information about a topic.
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What is one reason an author might write to entertain?
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An author might write to entertain to tell a fun or interesting story.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is one reason an author might write to persuade?
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An author might write to persuade to convince the reader to do something or believe in something.
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What is one reason an author might write to explain?
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An author might write to explain to clarify how something works or to give instructions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?
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A fairy tale or a funny story.
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