author’s purpose why does an author write?. there are many reasons an author decides to write
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Author’sPurpose
There aremany reasons
an author decides to
write.
Sometimes an author wants to persuade you. The author tries to get you to do something or
believe what he is saying. Sometimes
he/she gives you their opinion to convince
you.
TEACHERSwritten by Agatha
LeeTeachers are the best people
in the world. They help everyone learn. You wouldn’t be able to read without the help of a teacher. Everyone should grow up and become a teacher. Teachers are AWESOME.
Why did Agatha write that story about
TEACHERS?She wanted to persuade you. She wanted you to believe that teachers are the best. Were you convinced? Did
she do a good job of persuading you ?
Sometimes an author wants to inform you
about something.
To inform you means
totell you
information.
The author might teach you a lesson or tell you how to make
something. The author is giving you information about a
topic.
Sometimes an author likes to
tell a funny story. That
author tells us a story we will
enjoy.
Can you think of a story that made you laugh? That story was written to entertain you.
Let’s review….
There are three main reasons why authors write stories.
Authors want to…entertain you.
ORinform you.
ORpersuade you.