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 persuade, inform, or entertain.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to do or believe something.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

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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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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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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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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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Example of a persuasive text.

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a product.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

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Example of an informative text.

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A textbook explaining the water cycle.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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Example of an entertaining text.

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A funny story about a pet.

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What is a key feature of persuasive writing?

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It often includes strong opinions and emotional appeals.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

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What is a key feature of informative writing?

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It includes facts, statistics, and clear explanations.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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What is a key feature of entertaining writing?

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It often includes humor, characters, and engaging plots.