Author's Purpose- Get PIE'ED!

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What is the author's purpose when they want to convince someone?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose when they want to tell a story for enjoyment?

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose when they provide information or facts?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose when they give instructions or explain something?

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Explain/describe

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What type of writing is a letter to the principal asking to chew gum in class?

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Persuade

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What type of writing is a story about a girl who wishes to be a princess?

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Entertain

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What type of writing are the directions from a teacher on how to play a game?

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Explain/describe

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What type of writing is the book 'Holes' by Louis Sachar?

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Entertain

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What type of writing is an article about the dangers of texting and driving?

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Persuade

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What is the purpose of a poem that makes you feel happy?

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Entertain