📚 Topic Summary
When we talk about an author's purpose in persuasive writing, we're trying to figure out why the author wrote something. Usually, they're trying to persuade us to believe something, do something, or feel a certain way. Look for clues in the text, like strong opinions, emotional language, and evidence they use to support their ideas. Are they trying to convince you to recycle ♻️, support a cause 📣, or buy a product 🛍️? Figuring out their main goal unlocks the message!
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words to their definitions:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Bias |
A. To convince someone to believe something |
| 2. Persuade |
B. Supporting one side of an argument unfairly |
| 3. Argument |
C. Evidence that supports your claim |
| 4. Claim |
D. A statement that someone believes to be true |
| 5. Evidence |
E. A set of reasons given to explain something |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with the correct words:
The author's _______ is to _______ the reader that climate change is a serious problem. They use _______ and _______ language to get their point across. It's important to recognize the author's _______ so we can evaluate their message fairly.
Word Bank: purpose, persuade, emotional, evidence, bias
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Think about a persuasive ad you've seen recently. What was the author's purpose? What techniques did they use to try and convince you?