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Author's Purpose: Objective: Define Author's Purpose and Identify The Author's Purpose in A Given Text

The document discusses the different purposes authors may have for writing. It defines author's purpose and provides examples of writing to inform, persuade, entertain, and describe. The key purposes are to inform readers about a topic, persuade them towards an opinion or action, entertain them through stories, or describe objects, experiences, and situations. Identifying the author's purpose helps understand what they aim to communicate through their writing.

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Author's Purpose: Objective: Define Author's Purpose and Identify The Author's Purpose in A Given Text

The document discusses the different purposes authors may have for writing. It defines author's purpose and provides examples of writing to inform, persuade, entertain, and describe. The key purposes are to inform readers about a topic, persuade them towards an opinion or action, entertain them through stories, or describe objects, experiences, and situations. Identifying the author's purpose helps understand what they aim to communicate through their writing.

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Author’s Purpose

Objective: Define Author’s Purpose


and Identify the Author’s Purpose in
a given text.
What is Author’s Purpose?
 It is the reason why an
author writes a story

 We all have reasons why


we do the things we do.

 Authors write to inform,


persuade, entertain, or
describe situations to
their readers.
Writing to Inform-

 When author’s write to inform, they write


about a topic in which they want the
reader to learn information.

 Examples: Volcanoes, Spiders, Let’s Go


Rocking and Rolling
Writing to Inform-

 There are many creatures that live in the


sea. Some fish live in shallow water and
some live in the deepest part of the sea.
These fish come in a variety of shapes,
sizes, and colors. Today, many new
creatures are still being discovered.

 What is the author informing you about?


Writing to Persuade-

 When author’s write to persuade, they


want to make you agree with them about
a certain topic.

 Example: Magazines, Letters,


Newspapers, commercials, etc.
Writing to Persuade-

 Brushy brooms are the best you can buy!


Everyone must have one in their homes.
Whether you are sweeping indoors or
outdoors, you will do a better job with a
Brushy broom!

 What is the author trying to persuade you


to do?
Writing to Describe-

 When author’s write to describe, they talk


about the way an object looks, tastes,
smells, feels, or what it does.
Writing to Describe-

 Chocolate cake is usually eaten for


dessert. It is dark brown with chocolate
icing. On the inside it is very moist and
flaky. It is also tasty and sweet.

 What is the author describing in the


story?
Writing to Entertain-

 When author’s write to entertain, they


write stories to make you laugh, cry, or to
enjoy.

 Examples: Spiderman, Cheetah Girls,


Movies
Writing to Entertain-

 Sally bought some apples


from a farmer down the road.
She took some home for dinner
for her and her pet toad.

 How is the author trying to entertain


you?
A $5,897,321 Question!!!

 What is the Author’s Purpose for writing


the following story?

 Every child should be able to watch 10


hours of TV each day. One can learn a lot
from the educational programs that are
on. One can also enjoy a lot of great
movies too. Ask your parents today.
And the Answer is?

 The author is writing to persuade you to


ask your parents if you can watch 10
hours of TV each day.

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