Author's Purpose/Monitor and Clarify

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The author is the ____________ of a story.

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writer

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What are the three reasons for writing?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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What is the author's purpose in the statement: 'Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house.'?

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Persuade

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Why is it important to monitor/clarify text as you read?

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to help you better understand the text

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When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is ____________.

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trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What is the purpose of entertaining in writing?

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To engage the reader and make them enjoy the story.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide facts and information to the reader.

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How can you monitor your understanding while reading?

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By asking questions and summarizing what you've read.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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A commercial trying to sell a product.