
Author's Purpose
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Carma Hobgood
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Author's Purpose
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Author's Purpose Basics
Different reading passages are written for different purposes. Knowing the kind of passage you are reading helps you to identify the
author’s purpose.
An author’s purpose usually falls into one of three major categories.
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Multiple Choice
How many categories are there for author's purpose?
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Writing to Inform
The author provides factual information in a balanced manner.
• If there are two sides to an issue, the author presents both sides and
leaves it up to the reader to draw a conclusion.
• Informative writing usually contains facts.
• Examples: news articles, nonfiction, directions
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Multiple Select
Check all the examples of informative writing.
newspaper
textbook
fairy tale
advertisement
washing instructions
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Writing to Persuade
The author wants to influence or persuade the reader to think, believe, or act in a certain way.
• The author might encourage the reader to do something.
• Persuasive writing usually contains opinions or suggestions.
• Example: editorial, advertisement
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Multiple Select
Check all the examples of persuasive writing.
Advertisement
Textbook
Play
opinion article
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Writing to Entertain
Some authors want to entertain their readers – to make them laugh,
cry, feel suspense, or otherwise enjoy their reading.
• Entertaining pieces of writing may tell personal stories or teach a
lesson.
• Example: stories, plays, poems
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Multiple Select
Check all the examples of entertainment writing.
Novel
Play
Poem
Textbook
Presidential Speech
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