What is the author's purpose for writing a story? (answer with just a few words)
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Curipod generated lesson: "author's purpose". #1-4
sydney.davis
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1. Word cloud
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What is the author's purpose for writing a story? (answer with just a few words)
2. Slide
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Author's Purpose
An author’s purpose is the reason they chose to write a piece of writing. It can be to persuade, inform, or entertain readers.
3. Slide
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Concepts:
persuade: To convince readers to take a certain action or believe in something. inform: To teach readers about a specific topic. entertain: To amuse, interest, or please readers.
4. Poll
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What do you think is the most important purpose of an author?
- To tell a story
- To entertain readers
- To inform readers
- To persuade readers
5. Slide
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Persuade
The author gives their opinion? The author tries to get the reader to think or feel a certain way.
6. Slide
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Inform
The author gives facts and information. The author writes to teach or tell the reader about a topic.
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Entertain
The author gives the reader something to enjoy. The author may try to make the reader feel certain The author may try to make the reader laugh!
8. Drawings
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Draw / write: undefined
9. Poll
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Which of these is an example of persuasive writing?
- A text that encourages readers to exercise
- A text that tells a funny story about exercising
- A text that gives facts about exercise
10. Poll
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In which of these examples is the author's purpose to inform the reader?
- A recipe
- A fictional scary story
- A text from your mom telling you why you should clean your room
11. Poll
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In which of these texts is the author's purpose to entertain the reader?
- A text about how maps work
- A comic book strip with lots of jokes
- A text about why everyone should own a pet
12. Slide
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Fun facts:
Most texts have more than one purpose. Understanding an author’s purpose can help you better understand a piece of writing.
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