Author's Purpose & Perspective

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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 entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling, humor, or interesting scenarios.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to provide factual information or knowledge about a specific topic to the reader.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A short story or a humorous article that makes the reader laugh.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A news article or a textbook that provides facts and information about a subject.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement or a persuasive essay that encourages the reader to buy a product or support a cause.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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How can you identify the author's purpose?

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Look for clues in the text such as the tone, language, and the type of information presented.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is the author's perspective?

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The author's perspective is their personal viewpoint or opinion on a subject, which influences how they present information.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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How does the author's perspective affect the text?

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The author's perspective can shape the way information is presented, influencing the reader's understanding and interpretation.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6