Understanding Author's Purpose: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

The video tutorial introduces the concept of identifying an author's purpose in writing, using the acronym PIE: Persuade, Inform, and Entertain. It uses the metaphor of pie to explain these concepts and provides examples for each. The tutorial concludes with an interactive game to reinforce learning by having viewers identify the purpose of various texts.

What is the main analogy used to introduce the concept of author's purpose?

• Movies and popcorn

• Music and dance

• Pie and books

• Books and coffee

What does the 'P' in PIE stand for?

• Present

• Perform

• Persuade

• Play

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive text?

• A sign encouraging hand washing

• A recipe for apple pie

• A story about a magician

• A poem about nature

What does the 'I' in PIE stand for?

• Inspire

• Inform

• Instruct

• Include

Which of the following is an example of an informative text?

• A bulletin board about health

• A novel about adventure

• A joke about oceans

• A comic strip

What does the 'E' in PIE stand for?

• Educate

• Examine

• Entertain

• Elaborate

Which of the following is an example of an entertaining text?

• A story about a magician

• A persuasive essay

• A manual on car repair

• A scientific article

In the interactive game, what is the purpose of a joke about oceans?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To educate

• To entertain

What is the purpose of a poster asking you to recycle?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To confuse

What should you consider when reading a text according to the video?

• The author's favorite color

• The author's purpose

• The author's age

• The author's location