Graphic Features & Author's Purpose

What is a graphic feature?

• text feature

• illustration

• inform

• persuade

What strategy can we use to figure out "WHY" an author wrote something?

• P.I.E.

• R.A.D.D

• R.A.C.E

• Restate

What is a synonym for graphic feature?

• antonym

• same

• picture

• text feature

What does "P" stand for in P.I.E.?

• Peace

• Post

• Inform

• Persuade

What does "I' stand for in P.I.E.?

• Entertain

• Infer

• Inform

• Persuade

What does "E" stand for in P.I.E.?

• Envy

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

"Why" is the author showing you this graphic feature?

• To inform the readers and show that many kids play xbox

• To inform readers about how xbox is bad for you

• To entertain readers about how Xbox is fun to look at

• To persuade readers to buy the xbox and get a free game

"Why" is the author showing you this graphic feature?

• To persuade readers how lions are the best animals

• To inform readers on where lions live in the world

• To inform readers on how many lions are born

• To entertain readers about how lions are so interesting

Why is the author showing this text like this?

• To inform you about Benjamin Frankin's life.

• To persuade you about how Benjamin Franklin was the smartest man ever.

• To entertain you on how funny Benjamin Franklin is.

• To inform you about Benjamin Franklin's life in a fun and entertaining way.

Why does the author show you this graphic feature?

• To persuade you about how female lions are faster than male lions.

• To entertain you by showing how lions have big teeth.

• To inform you about the different parts of a lion and how they help the lion survive.

• To inform you about how big the lion is in the picture.