Author's Purpose PIEED

What type of writing would you expect to find in a recipe?

• Narrative writing that tells a story.

• Explanatory writing that provides step-by-step instructions.

• Descriptive writing that paints a picture.

• Persuasive writing that tries to convince the reader.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

What does it mean to explain something in writing?

• To provide a summary without details.

• To clarify or make something understandable by providing details and examples.

• To write a story with fictional elements.

• To list facts without any context.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the author's purpose in a news article?

• To entertain the audience with fictional stories.

• To inform the public about current events and factual information.

• To persuade readers to take a specific action.

• To provide personal opinions on various topics.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the difference between entertaining and informing in writing?

• Entertaining aims to deliver facts and information, while informing focuses on amusing or engaging the reader.

• Entertaining aims to amuse or engage the reader, while informing focuses on delivering facts and information.

• Entertaining and informing are essentially the same in writing.

• Entertaining is more important than informing in writing.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the significance of understanding an author's purpose?

• It helps readers critically analyze the text and understand the intent behind the writing.

• It allows readers to summarize the text more effectively.

• It enables readers to memorize the text without understanding it.

• It encourages readers to ignore the author's background and focus solely on the content.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is an example of writing that explains?

• A how-to guide that provides instructions on completing a task.

• A poem that expresses emotions and feelings.

• A novel that tells a fictional story.

• A news article that reports current events.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the author's purpose in a narrative that describes a personal experience?

• To inform the reader about historical events.

• To entertain or engage the reader through storytelling.

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action.

• To analyze the effects of a social issue.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

How does an author persuade the reader?

• By presenting facts and statistics to inform the reader.

• By using humor and anecdotes to entertain the reader.

• By presenting arguments, opinions, or emotional appeals to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

• By asking rhetorical questions to confuse the reader.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

How can an author entertain their audience?

• By using humor, engaging characters, or exciting plots.

• By providing detailed descriptions of settings.

• By focusing solely on character development.

• By avoiding any form of conflict in the story.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

• A news report summarizing events.

• An opinion article advocating for a specific policy or social change.

• A scientific research paper presenting findings.

• A fictional story meant for entertainment.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6