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 facts or information to the reader.

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What does it mean to Entertain?

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To tell a story or create a text that is enjoyable for the reader.

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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 imagine it.

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Example of a text that Persuades?

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An article titled 'Ten Reasons to Eat More Fruit'.

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Example of a text that Informs?

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A book with 'Facts About Our Solar System'.

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Example of a text that Entertains?

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A fairy tale like 'Cinderella'.

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Example of a text that Explains?

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A guide called 'How to Build a Bird House'.