Author's Purpose

The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

To inform the reader means to provide them with facts or information about a topic.

To persuade the reader means to convince them to believe or do something.

To entertain the reader means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or interesting content.

To explain something means to make it clear or easy to understand.

A textbook about animals provides information about different species.

An advertisement for a new toy tries to convince kids to ask their parents to buy it.

A storybook with fun characters and adventures is meant to entertain readers.

A how-to guide on planting a garden explains the steps needed to grow plants.

To inform the reader about current events or news.