
Joseph Anderson
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Author's Purpose
It's as easy as P.I.E.
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Poll
Have you ever heard a teacher mention Author's Purpose before?
Yes
No
Maybe?
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What is Author's Purpose?
It is the reason WHY an author sat down to write a piece of text.
There are 3 main purposes
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Remember Author's Purpose is as easy as P.I.E.
Persuade Inform Entertain
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Persuade
When an author tries to convince the reader into doing something or thinking a certain way.
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Open Ended
What was the Coca-Cola advertisement trying to persuade you to do?
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Inform
When the writer gives the reader information about a topic.
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Open Ended
What was the infographic trying to inform you about?
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Entertain
When the author is trying to amuse or entertain the reader.
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Open Ended
What emotion did the author want you to feel?
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Multiple Choice
What does it mean when an author wants to persuade the reader?
To convince them to think a certain way or do something.
To give them information about a topic.
To amuse the reader.
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Multiple Choice
What does it mean when an author wants to inform the reader?
To convince them to think a certain way or do something.
To give them information about a topic.
To amuse the reader.
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Multiple Choice
What does it mean when an author wants to entertain the reader?
To convince them to think a certain way or do something.
To give them information about a topic.
To amuse the reader.
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Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
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Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
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Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Author's Purpose
It's as easy as P.I.E.
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