Author's Purpose (PIE'ED)

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to entertain, inform, persuade, or describe.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or interesting experiences.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, including its appearance, sound, smell, or feelings.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A funny story about a family trip to the zoo.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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An article explaining how to take care of a pet.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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A letter encouraging people to recycle more.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to describe?

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A poem that paints a picture of a beautiful sunset.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the words, tone, and details the author uses.