Author's Purpose - Answer, Describe, Explain

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What is the author's purpose when they are describing something?

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The author is providing details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What does it mean when an author is explaining?

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The author is making something clear or easy to understand by providing information or instructions.

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What is the author's purpose when they are answering a question?

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The author is providing a response to a specific question posed in the text.

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What words might you see when an author is explaining something?

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You might see words like 'First', 'Next', and 'Last'.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to describe?

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An author might describe what a hot air balloon looks like.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to explain?

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An author might explain how to use a seatbelt.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to answer?

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An author might answer the question: 'How do Ferris wheels work?'

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Why do authors describe things in their writing?

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Authors describe things to help readers visualize and understand the subject better.

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What is the difference between describing and explaining?

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Describing gives details about something, while explaining clarifies how or why something happens.

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What type of questions do authors answer in their texts?

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Authors answer questions that help readers understand the main ideas or details.