Author’s Purpose Why does an author write?

There are many 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.

TEACHERS written by Agatha Lee Teachers 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 to tell 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. OR inform you. OR persuade you.