Authors 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 wrote the text. It can be to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means the author wants readers to enjoy a story.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means the author wants to share information about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means the author wants to convince the reader to think or do something.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story about two boys having fun at the park.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A guide explaining how to eat healthy using the Food Group Pyramid.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement trying to convince you to buy a toy.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to entertain?

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If the text tells a fun or exciting story that makes you laugh or feel happy.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

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If the text provides facts or information about a specific topic.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to persuade?

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If the text tries to convince you to take a certain action or believe something.