Discovering Author's Purpose Fun!

Front

What is the author's purpose?

Back

The reason why an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or describe.

Front

To inform

Back

The author's purpose is to give information or facts.

Front

To entertain

Back

The author's purpose is to make the reader enjoy the story.

Front

To persuade

Back

The author's purpose is to convince the reader to think or do something.

Front

To describe

Back

The author's purpose is to give details about something.

Front

Example of a book that informs:

Back

A book about how to take care of pets.

Front

Example of a book that entertains:

Back

A funny story about a talking dog.

Front

Example of a book that persuades:

Back

A book that says why you should recycle.

Front

Example of a book that describes:

Back

A book that tells about different kinds of flowers.

Front

What does it mean to persuade?

Back

To try to convince someone to believe or do something.