- An author's purpose is the author’s reason for writing.
- The three most common reasons for writing are to inform, to entertain, and to persuade.
- The purpose of informational writing is to teach readers about a topic.
- An author also has a point of view - an attitude toward or opinion about a topic.
- In informational writing, the author’s point of view may not be directly stated.
Point of view is the writer’s __________ toward or __________ about
the topic.
Fill in the blank (pg. 2)
1. An _________________ ________________ is the author’s reason for
writing.
2. The three most common reasons for writing are _________________,
____________________, and to _______________________.
3. The purpose of ___________________________ ________________ is
to teach readers about a _________________.
4. An author also has a ____________________ of ______________ - an
attitude toward or opinion about a topic.
5. In informational writing, the author’s point of view may __________
be directly stated.
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