The 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 inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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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 entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through a story, song, or other forms of art.

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Identify the author's purpose: A recipe for chocolate chip cookies.

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The author's purpose is to inform.

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Identify the author's purpose: A commercial for a new video game.

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The author's purpose is to persuade.

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Identify the author's purpose: A funny story about a cat.

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The author's purpose is to entertain.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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An article about the solar system.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement for a charity.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A novel or a short story.