AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
WHAT IS IT?
AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
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WHAT IS IT?
When an author writes something he chooses his words for a purpose. The author’s purpose is the
MAIN REASON
that he is writing the article.
WHY?
Knowing the author’s purpose will:
Give you a better understanding of what you are reading
Help you to know how to read the selection
READING STRAND
- Critical Thinking
TARGET -
LT08/IT18
TO INFORM/EXPLAIN/
DESCRIBE/
DEMONSTRATE
To provide accurate information
TO
ENTERTAIN
To tell a story that amuses people
TO
PERSUADE
To convince someone to do something, to convince someone to accept the author’s point of view
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