AUTHOR`S PURPOSE Third Basic

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What do you think the author`s purpose is when he/she is writing a book?

Let`s read the following story…

Whales are animals that live in the ocean. Whales like to eat plankton and small fish.They are really good swimmers. Whales are one of the biggest animals in the world!

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What do you think the author`s purpose is?

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Let`s read the following story…

Chocolates are very sweet and delicious! We can buy chocolates in the supermarket, stores or at school.If you are in recess you can go to the cafeteria and get some chocolates.Yummy!

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What do you think the author`s purpose is?

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Let`s read the following story…

Mary has a wonderful pet!Its name is Cookie. Cookie is a blue bird.Mary and Cookie like to play in the park. They love to sing together.

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What do you think the author`s purpose is?

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What did you learn today?

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AUTHOR`S

PURPOSE

ENTERTAIN

A story entertains when it holds your attention.

It`s fun and it makes you want to read it again.

PERSUADE

A story persuades when it convinces you of doing something.

INFORM

A story informs when it gives you information about someone or

something.