Author's Purpose
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose?
Back
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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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the four main types of author's purpose?
Back
1. To inform: providing information or facts. 2. To entertain: telling a story or creating enjoyment. 3. To persuade: convincing the reader to believe or do something. 4. To explain: clarifying a concept or process.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to explain?
Back
To explain means to clarify or make something understandable, often by providing details or examples.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?
Back
Look for clues in the language, tone, and content of the text. Consider what the author wants the reader to feel, think, or do.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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