Author's Purpose
Grade 2ELA45 min
Learning Objective
I can tell the difference between the three main reasons authors write: to persuade, to inform, or to entertain.
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Practice
2 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“A story tells about a funny dog who goes on silly adventures. Is the author's purpose to persuade, inform, or entertain? A book describes how to plant a garden and take care of the plants. Is the author's purpose to persuade, inform, or entertain? ”
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