Authors Purpose and theme

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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, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What does it mean to persuade?

Back

To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What does it mean to inform?

Back

To inform means to provide information or facts to the reader.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the main idea or lesson that the author wants to teach the reader.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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Why might an author include a picture in a story?

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An author might include a picture to help the reader understand the text better or to visualize the characters or setting.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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What is an example of a story that teaches a lesson?

Back

A fable, like 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' teaches a lesson about perseverance.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

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What is the difference between the mood and the theme of a story?

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The mood is the feeling the reader gets from the story, while the theme is the underlying message or lesson.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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

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A persuasive text often includes strong opinions, arguments, and calls to action.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.2.8

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What is an example of a text that informs?

Back

A textbook or an article that provides facts about a topic is an example of an informative text.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.5.5