Identifying Author's Purpose in Texts

The video tutorial explains the concept of author's purpose, which is the reason why an author writes a story. It introduces the PIE acronym, representing Persuade, Inform, and Entertain, as a way to identify the author's intent. The tutorial guides viewers through questions to determine if the author aims to change opinions, provide information, or entertain. By understanding these purposes, readers can better comprehend the text and the author's intentions.

What are the three main purposes an author might have when writing a text?

• To instruct, educate, or amuse

• To criticize, analyze, or review

• To argue, explain, or describe

• To persuade, inform, or entertain

What does the acronym PIE stand for in the context of author's purpose?

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

• Point, Illustrate, Explain

• Plan, Implement, Evaluate

• Propose, Initiate, Execute

If an author provides facts and information, what is likely their purpose?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To argue

Which question helps identify a persuasive purpose in a text?

• Did the author list facts and figures?

• Did the author try to change my opinion or convince me of something?

• Did the author describe scenes vividly?

• Did the author use a narrative style?

What should you ask yourself to determine if the author's purpose is to entertain?

• Did the author try to make me laugh or tell a story?

• Did the author present a logical argument?

• Did the author use a formal tone?

• Did the author provide detailed descriptions?

How can you tell if an author's purpose is to inform?

• The text provides good information and facts.

• The text makes you laugh.

• The text tells a fictional story.

• The text debates a controversial issue.