Author's Purpose (PIE)

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text. It can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or fun content.

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What is an example of a book that aims to persuade?

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A book that tries to convince readers to recycle more often.

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What is an example of a book that aims to inform?

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A book with facts about all the Presidents of the USA.

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What is an example of a book that aims to entertain?

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A story about a cat and a dog who become friends.

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How can you tell if a book is meant to persuade?

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Look for strong opinions or arguments that try to convince you of something.

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How can you tell if a book is meant to inform?

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Look for facts, data, and information that teach you about a subject.

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How can you tell if a book is meant to entertain?

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Look for fun stories, jokes, or interesting characters that make you laugh or feel good.