Author's Purpose

The video introduces Mrs. Taylor, winner of a pie contest with her unique 'reading pie.' It explores the author's purpose in writing: to persuade, inform, or entertain. Each purpose is explained with examples and synonyms. An interactive game helps viewers identify these purposes in different texts. The video concludes with a fun activity and a reminder to consider the author's purpose when reading.

What inspired Mrs. Taylor to create the 'reading pie'?

• A dream she had

• A family recipe

• A book she read

• A cooking show

Which of the following is an example of persuasive writing?

• A biography of a famous person

• An advertisement for a product

• A recipe for a cake

• A story about a wizard

What is the main goal of writing to inform?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide factual information

• To confuse the reader

• To persuade the reader

Which of these is a synonym for 'inform'?

• Convince

• Entertain

• Instruct

• Warn

What type of story is typically written to entertain?

• A news article

• A fictional novel

• A scientific report

• A user manual

In the entertaining story about the king and queen, who saves the day?

• The wizard

• The knight

• The queen

• The head chef

What is the purpose of the 'reading pie' according to Mrs. Taylor?

• To help readers determine the author's purpose

• To provide a delicious dessert

• To showcase baking skills

• To entertain children