Lesson 8 of 20 · Comprehension
⭐ 30 XP🐚 Comprehension CoveAuthor's Purpose
Authors write to entertain or teach.
🎯 Your mission
Read deep — not just the surface.
⚡ The twist
Look for what the author shows, not just what they tell.
What You'll Learn
Authors write to entertain or teach. Thinking about why helps. Authors write to entertain or teach. Thinking about why helps us understand.
Key Points
Authors write to entertain or teach.
Thinking about why helps us understand.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Why do authors write stories?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Read a paragraph from a book and tell someone the main idea.
For the dinner table
“What was the main idea of what you read today?”
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