Author’s Purpose Anchor Chart – Middle and High School

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A classroom reference poster outlining five author purposes—persuade, inform, explain, entertain, and describe—with brief definitions explaining why writers create different types of texts.

Grade(s) 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Concept(s) Author’s Purpose, Reading Comprehension
CCSS R.6, Reading: Literature or Informational Texts
CCSS Alignment Notes

Supports R.6 (assess how purpose shapes content and style) by helping students identify the underlying reason behind a text, which guides interpretation of authorial choices and tone.

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Author's Purpose Anchor Chart - Middle and High School