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Author's Purpose

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    tell what is the author's purpose in each selection
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  • Lions are carnivorous mammals. They life in Africa in groups called prides. Male lions have a mane, lionesses do not. Baby lions are called cubs. What is the author's purpose in this selection ?
    to inform about lions
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  • Once upon a time there lived a little frog called Yippy.Yippy loved to swim and catch bugs in the pond. One day Yippy caught a huge bug, but it was so beautiful, Yippy felt sad for it . He let the butterfly go.What is the author's purpose ?
    to entertain
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  • Summer is the hottest season of all. During summer plants turn really green , animals grow . People wear light clothing and go to the beach.What is the author's purpose in this selection ?
    to inform about summer
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  • Winter is the coldest season of all . Winter can be really rainy or snowy.People wear warm clothes and drink hot chocolate. Animals hibernate. Plants become dormant and wait for spring. What is the author's purpose?
    to inform about winter
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  • What is the author's purpose in this selection ? This little piggy went to market. This little piggy stayed home. This little piggy had roast beef, this little piggy had none. This little piggy went " oink,oink , oink," all the way home.
    to entertain
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  • What is the author's purpose ? Soccer is the best sport ever. It involves team work and fair play. It is fun to watch and can be very exciting.
    to persuade
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  • Black is the worst color ever. It is depressing and sad. It does not make you happy when you watch it and if you wear is people will say you feel sad,
    to persuade
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  • What is the author's purpose? Teaching is the best job ever.Facing new challenges every day . Observing how the students learn . Knowing that you can make a difference in the life of a student.
    to persuade
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