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.