Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

Why did the author write this piece?

Open Ended

Why is knowing the author's purpose important?

Poll

Do author's write to?

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

• Persuade, Inform & Entertain

Persuade

The author is trying to get the reader to do or believe something.

Persuasive Pieces

• Advertisements

• Debate Speeches

• Books "Why Should I Recycle?"

• Billboards

• Opinions

Multiple Choice

Choose which one is a persuasive piece.

• How to look up words in a dictionary.

• The love story of Bryan and Anna.

• Why wearing a mask can save your life.

Inform

The author is giving the reader information or teaching facts.

Informative Pieces

• How to books

• Documentaries

• Recipes

• Biographies

• Newspapers/magazines

• Non-Fiction books about specific topics

Multiple Choice

Which one is an informative piece?

• The Daily News

• Romeo and Juliet

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid

• Why Social Media is Deadly

Entertain

The author wants the reader to enjoy the story, song, or poem.

Entertainment Piece

• Stories

• Riddles/Jokes

• Movies & TV Shows

• Fantasy & Magical stories

• Fictional Books

• Mysteries & Comics

Multiple Choice

Which one is an entertainment piece?

• How to bake a German chocolate cake.

• Marvel Comics

• The Cycle-life of a Butterfly

Multiple Choice

A card from a classmate asking you to go to the dance because you will have fun

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Multiple Choice

A sticker on a frozen pizza with directions explaining how to cook the pizza

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Multiple Choice

The lyrics to the song "Build a Tent on My Heart," performed by The Mount Boys

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Multiple Choice

A teen's letter to the mayor asking for a skate park to help keep kids out of trouble

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain