Author's Purpose (using PIEED)

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What is Author's Purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, such as to persuade, inform, entertain, explain, or describe.

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What does it mean to Persuade?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to Inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to Entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or writing.

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What does it mean to Explain?

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To make something clear or easy to understand.

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What does it mean to Describe?

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To give details about something to help the reader visualize it.

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Example of a text that Describes:

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'The Parts of an Apple' describes the different parts of an apple.

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Example of a text that Persuades:

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'Ten Reasons to Eat More Fruit' tries to convince you to eat more fruit.

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Example of a text that Informs:

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'The Lifecycle of a Frog' provides facts about how frogs grow.

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What is the Author's Purpose in 'How a Bunny Feels'?

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Describe.