Author's Purpose

Front

What are the three main purposes of an author's writing as represented by the acronym 'PIE'?

Back

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What is the author's purpose in writing a recipe?

Back

To inform the reader how to prepare a dish.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What type of writing is characterized by the intention to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint?

Back

Persuasive writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

Front

Give an example of entertaining writing.

Back

A humorous story or a comic strip.

Front

What is informative writing?

Back

Writing that aims to provide factual information and educate the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

What is the author's purpose in a documentary?

Back

To inform the audience about a specific topic or event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What type of writing would a news article fall under?

Back

Informative writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?

Back

To convince the reader to adopt a certain perspective or take action.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

Front

Identify a key characteristic of entertaining writing.

Back

It aims to amuse or engage the reader.

Front

What type of writing includes biographies and history books?

Back

Informative writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5