Author's Purpose (using PIEED)

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What is Author's Purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, explain, or describe.

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What does it mean to Inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to Describe?

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To give details about something, including its characteristics.

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What does it mean to Explain?

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To make something clear or easy to understand by providing details.

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What does it mean to Entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or narratives.

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What does it mean to Persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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Example of a text that aims to Inform?

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A book about the lifecycle of a frog.

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Example of a text that aims to Describe?

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A book that talks about the parts of an apple.

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Example of a text that aims to Explain?

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A guide on how to build a birdhouse.

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Example of a text that aims to Entertain?

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The story of The Three Little Pigs.