Author's Purpose
What are the three main reasons an author writes a text?
persuade, inform, or entertain
What is the name of a strong statement meant to convince readers?
A claim
What kind of text is written to teach you something new?
Informational text
If an author is strongly against school uniforms, what tone might they use? Frustrated or passionate?
Passionate
What does an author do when they want to convince you of something?
Persuade
If a book gives facts about tornadoes, what is the author's purpose?
To inform
Which type of text tries to change your opinion?
Persuasive writing
Why does an author include bold words in a text?
To highlight important information
What tone does an author use if they want to make you laugh? Sad or humorous?
Humorous
Name a type of informational text.
textbook, article, or news report
If an article argues that kids should have less homework, what is the author trying to do?
Trying to persuade
What does an author use to support their argument?
Use evidence
What does a Title/Heading help a reader do?
Understand the main idea of the selection.
If an author uses words like "outrageous" and "unfair," what is their attitude?
Angry or frustrated
What is the best way to figure out an author’s attitude?
word choice and tone
An author includes funny characters and silly dialogue. What is the purpose?
To entertain
True or False: An author’s attitude in persuasive writing should always be neutral.
False
True or False: Informational texts never include opinions.
False! Some do
True or False: An author's tone can change throughout a text.
True
If an author says, "We must act now to save the rainforest!" what is their purpose?
Persuade
Name one clue that helps you determine an author’s purpose.
The use of facts, opinions, or emotional words
A YouTube ad is showing a brand new toy that has a ton of features and cool modes. The authors purpose of this ad is to....
Persuade... They want you to buy the toy!
What is one clue that an article is meant to inform?
Look for the use of facts, charts, or diagrams.
What is the difference between tone and mood?
The tone is the author's attitude, and mood is how the reader feels
Name one signal word that shows an author is persuading you.
"should," "must," "best," or "worst"