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 the reader.

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

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Identify an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A textbook or an article about the history of the Underground Railroad.

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Identify an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement for a product, like Judy Glen's Wrinkle Remover cream.

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Identify an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A short story or a comic strip.

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What is a key characteristic of informative texts?

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Informative texts present facts, data, and explanations without personal opinions.

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What is a key characteristic of persuasive texts?

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Persuasive texts often include emotional appeals and arguments to convince the reader.

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What is a key characteristic of entertaining texts?

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Entertaining texts often include humor, drama, or engaging narratives.