Persuade
What is the definition of persuade
Author wants the reader to do, buy or believe something
What are some examples of informational text
textbooks, non fiction books, expository essays, biographies, newspaper articles, directions
What is the definition of entertain
author assumes the reader or wants the reader to enjoy the writing presented.
Why to author's write facts?
To Inform
Examples
What are some examples of this type of writing? instructions, directions, procedures, how to recipes
what are some examples of persuasive readings and writings
advertisements, letters, opinions, campaign speeches
what is the definition of inform?
this is when the author gives information on a text
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What is the author's purpose if they are try to make you believe something?
To Persuade
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Ms Williams tried to __________ the directions of the test to the class.
true or false: In a persuasive essay, the reader tries to convince the writer to support an opinion
False: the writer is trying to convince the reader to support an opinion
True or False: A science text book is an informational text.
True
What are some examples of entertainment writing?
fiction, poems, songs, plays, jokes, narratives
What is the author's purpose when something is written for fun?
To entertain
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What is a persuasive word in this sentence?
Mrs. Zabrowski should be our next President. Vote for Mrs. Zabrowski today!
should, vote for
Inform me
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True or False: The book Judy Moddy was written to entertain.
True
Why do author's write step by step directions?
To Explain
Explain this
Explain how to carve a pumpkin
Give an example of when a third grader might need to persuade someone.
later bedtime, new bike, phone, etc.
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Is a made up story about Abe Lincoln to inform or entertain?
Entertain
What is the definition of explain?
Author tells how to do something or how something works