Authors Claim- Friday, February 5

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. For example, the word 'computer' has 3 syllables: com-pu-ter.

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How many syllables are in the word 'computer'?

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3

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text. It can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement.

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What is an author's claim?

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An author's claim is the main point or argument that the author is trying to make in their writing.

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What is an example of an author's claim?

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An example of an author's claim is: 'The author loved the zoo with his family.'

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What is a reason in writing?

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A reason in writing is an explanation that supports the author's claim.

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What is an example of a reason supporting a claim?

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An example of a reason is: 'The author's favorite animals to see are lions.'

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