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Why do you think authors write the things that they write?
• Think about William Joyce
• William Shakespeare
• Jean Little
• Patricia Lauber
• Gary Paulsen
• Scott O’Dell
• Your favorite author
What do you think this author’s purpose is?
• In 1976, two space probes, Viking & Landers, touched down on Mars.
What do you think this author’s purpose is?
• We had a fascinating day exploring the lush island with its multitude of wild animals.
What do you think this author’s purpose is?
• I believe that Congress should declare Rosa Park’s birthday as a national holiday, because she was influential in the fight for civil rights.
What do you think this author’s purpose is?
• The alka rocket popped open because the chemical reaction created carbon dioxide, which expanded . . .
On your own sheet of paper . . .
• Write a sentence for each of the four different author’s purposes.
• Under each sentence, list the 4 purposes as a., b., c., d. so that they can circle the correct choice. (Like a multiple choice test)
a. Explain b. Inform c. Persuade d. EntertainGive your “quiz” to your partner to try.