Author's Purpose

Front

What is Author's Purpose?

Back

The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to inform, persuade, or entertain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What does it mean to Inform?

Back

To provide information or facts about a topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What does it mean to Persuade?

Back

To convince the reader to believe or do something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What does it mean to Entertain?

Back

To provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

Example of Informing: What is the author's purpose in a recipe?

Back

Inform - It provides instructions on how to make a dish.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

Example of Persuading: What is the author's purpose in an advertisement?

Back

Persuade - It aims to convince you to buy a product.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

Example of Entertaining: What is the author's purpose in a joke?

Back

Entertain - It is meant to make you laugh.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What is a Call to Action?

Back

A statement that encourages the reader to take a specific action, often found in persuasive writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

Front

What is a Fact?

Back

A statement that can be proven true or false.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is an Opinion?

Back

A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6