1. Authors Purpose and Perspective

2. An author has a purpose for writing. An author may write to entertain. An author may write to inform. An author may write to persuade.

3. An authors perspective, or viewpoint, on a subject is often connected to his or her purpose. Persuasive writing tries to persuade the reader to agree with the authors perspective.

4. Read the paragraph on page 237. Then look at the graphic organizer. Authors Purpose Authors Perspective Details in the Text

5. Authors Purpose Authors Perspective Details in the Text To inform, to influence readers to preserve native American culture.

6. Authors Purpose Authors Perspective Details in the Text To inform, to influence readers to preserve native American culture. Native American culture should be preserved.

7. Authors Purpose Authors Perspective Details in the Text To inform, to influence readers to preserve native American culture. Native American culture should be preserved. The author describes Native American culture as a priceless treasure.