Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

ARC: Week 4

Ms. Pegram

What is Author's Purpose?

Author's Purpose is the reason why the author writes the text.

Open Ended

Why does an author write?

P.I.E

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Let's Practice!

Multiple Choice

a young girl's note to her parents giving reasons why they should buy a puppy

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

an article comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a poem about a "packrat", a person who refuses to throw things away, even things that most people would consider garbage

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a story about taking a trip to outer space

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a website describing a local dog leash ordinance, detailing its history and the penalties for walking around with one's dog unleashed

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

a pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products used by animals

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

GREAT JOB!

Now practice PIE in your independent reading!