Author's Purpose
There are this many purposes that author's write with...
What is three?
To persuade means...
What is to change someone's mind about something?
To inform means...
What is to tell someone about something/give someone information?
To entertain means...
What is to cause someone to enjoy themselves/feel a certain way?
Honeybees pollinate flowers, helping many plants produce fruits and seeds.
What is Informative (I)?
The three author's purposes are...
What are to persuade, to inform, and to entertain?
What are "we must?"
An author writes, "According to TIMES magazine, humans cut down about 15 billion trees each year." What part of the sentence tells us that this author's purpose is to inform?
What is "According to TIMES magazine?"
An author writes a story about a magic fairy sprinkling dust all over the school before the first day. How can we tell that this author's purpose is to entertain?
What is because fairies are fictional creatures/this story is funny and would make us laught?
The pirate's parrot suddenly stole the captain's hat and flew away, making everyone laugh.
What is Entertain (E)?
If an author makes you laugh, their purpose is probably...
What is to entertain?
What is opinion?
This type of literature is usually written to inform...
What is non-fiction?
This type of literature is usually written to entertain...
What is fiction?
The human heart beats about 100,000 times each day.
What is Informative?
If an author tells you facts about something, their purpose is probably...
What is to inform?
An author writing to persuade is typically neutral or one sided?
What is one sided?
An author writing to inform is typically neutral or one sided?
What is neutral?
True or False: Nonfiction stories cannot be written to entertain
What is false?
Just as Mia reached for the mysterious chest, it sprang open, releasing a flock of glowing butterflies that chased her through the ancient castle.
What is Entertaining?
If an author tries to make you think something, their purpose is probably...
What is to persuade?
In a persuasive text, is it important that what supports the author's opinion?
What is facts?
An author writing to inform is likely to use...
What is research?
True or False: There can still be accurate information or opinions located in texts that are written to entertain?
What is true?
Although many students believe homework is unnecessary, schools should continue assigning meaningful homework because it reinforces classroom learning, builds responsibility, and prepares students for future academic challenges.
What is Persuasive (P)?