1. An author's purpose is the author’s reason for writing.
2. The three most common reasons for writing are to inform, entertain, and persuade.
3. The purpose of informative writing is to teach readers about a topic.
4. An author also has a point of view - an attitude toward or opinion about a topic.
5. In informational writing, the author’s point of view may not be directly stated.
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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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