Authors Purpose What is the authors purpose I

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Author’s Purpose

Author’s Purpose

What is the author’s purpose? I do not think it is fair that we

What is the author’s purpose? I do not think it is fair that we have homework on weekends. Weekends should be a time for fun! Persuading reader to share the author’s opinion.

What is the author’s purpose? The boy slipped on a banana peel and fell—splat!—into

What is the author’s purpose? The boy slipped on a banana peel and fell—splat!—into the mud. To entertain readers and make them laugh.

What is the author’s purpose? Birds lay eggs , but mammals give birth to

What is the author’s purpose? Birds lay eggs , but mammals give birth to live young. To inform or educate.

What is the author’s purpose? When frogs are born, they have gills and a

What is the author’s purpose? When frogs are born, they have gills and a tail. They live in the water. As they grow up, their bodies change. They breathe air and live on land. To inform or educate.

What is the author’s purpose? It took Fox a long time to get out

What is the author’s purpose? It took Fox a long time to get out of the trouble he’d caused. He promised never to steal grapes again. To teach readers and provide a moral.

What is the author’s purpose? We would like to have more after-school activities. Children

What is the author’s purpose? We would like to have more after-school activities. Children need something to do after school. We want to play games and learn sports. We would even like someone to help us with our homework! To persuade readers to agree with the author.

What is the author’s purpose? The little girl looked up at the dark, spooky

What is the author’s purpose? The little girl looked up at the dark, spooky trees. Was the Big Bad Wolf hiding in the shadows? To scare readers and entertain them.

What is the author’s purpose? Here is the easiest way to build a model

What is the author’s purpose? Here is the easiest way to build a model car. To teach readers how to do something.

What is the author’s purpose? What is your favorite kind of music? I like

What is the author’s purpose? What is your favorite kind of music? I like rock and roll because it is fun to dance to. To share feelings/opinions with readers and persuade them to agree.

What is the author’s purpose? To make a cake, you will need these ingredients.

What is the author’s purpose? To make a cake, you will need these ingredients. To teach readers how to do something.

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