Author's Purpose Task Cards

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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 a text. It can be to inform, entertain, describe, or persuade.

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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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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or engaging content.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, including its characteristics and features.

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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 is an example of a text that informs?

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A textbook or an article that explains how to care for pets.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A short story or a comic book that tells a fun or exciting tale.

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What is an example of a text that describes?

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A poem that paints a picture of a beautiful sunset.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement that encourages people to buy a new toy.

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How can you tell the author's purpose in a text?

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You can tell the author's purpose by looking at the content, tone, and the type of information presented.