Author's Purpose

A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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TEKS.ELA.1.10

TEKS.ELA.1.9E

TEKS.ELA.2.10

TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I

TEKS.ELA.3.10

An “X-men” comic book.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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TEKS.ELA.1.10

TEKS.ELA.1.9E

TEKS.ELA.2.10

TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I

TEKS.ELA.3.10

A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

the author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing

• Entertain
• Inform
• Persuade

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TEKS.ELA.1.10

TEKS.ELA.1.9E

TEKS.ELA.2.10

TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I

TEKS.ELA.3.10

advertisements, persuasive letters, opinions, campaign speeches are all examples of: 

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In an advertisement, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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TEKS.ELA.1.10

TEKS.ELA.1.9E

TEKS.ELA.2.10

TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I

TEKS.ELA.3.10

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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TEKS.ELA.1.9E

TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I

TEKS.ELA.3.10

TEKS.ELA.4.10

TEKS.ELA.K.8E

In a newspaper articles, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

In directions, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

A child’s letter to Santa asking for a bicycle because the child has been good all year is meant to:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6