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 selectionREADING STRAND - Critical Thinking TARGET - LT08/IT18 TO INFORM/EXPLAIN/DESCRIBE/DEMONSTRATETo provide accurate informationTOENTERTAINTo tell a story that amuses peopleTO PERSUADETo convince someone to do something, to convince someone to accept the author’s point of view
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