1. AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
  2. 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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