Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To provide facts or information about a topic.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

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What does it mean to persuade the reader?

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

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

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What does it mean to entertain the reader?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or engaging content.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

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

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A textbook explaining the water cycle.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

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

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a product.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

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

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A novel that tells a fictional story.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is an example of an author's purpose to express feelings?

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A poem that shares the author's emotions about love.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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

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Look for clues in the title, introduction, and the overall tone of the writing.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is the author's purpose in a brochure?

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To inform about a service or product while persuading the reader to take action.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9