Understanding Author's Purpose and Bias in Texts

What is the primary job of a reader when considering an author's purpose?

• To memorize the text for future reference

• To agree with the author's perspective

• To critique the author's writing style

• To identify the author's influence on the text and reader

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CCSS.RI.7.6

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What does the PIE acronym stand for in the context of author's purpose?

• Predict, Investigate, Examine

• Publish, Illustrate, Explain

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

• Provoke, Inspire, Educate

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

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What are lobbyists in Washington D.C. primarily known for?

• Seeking competitive advantages for their interests

• Advocating for public interests

• Providing unbiased information to Congress

• Promoting free education

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CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.7.5

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In the hypothetical scenario, what are the two industries in conflict?

• Cake and Pie

• Pie and Bread

• Cake and Cookie

• Pie and Pastry

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What should readers maintain when reading informational texts?

• A sense of humor

• Indifference

• Complete trust

• Healthy skepticism

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What was the main claim of the fake news article discussed in the video?

• Pie consumption leads to better health

• Cake is connected to poor dental health

• Fruit desserts are harmful

• All sugary foods are safe

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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Why did the author of the fake news article omit certain information?

• Because of a lack of knowledge

• To encourage readers to eat more cake

• To subtly promote pie over cake

• To promote unbiased reporting

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is a key factor to consider when analyzing an author's word choice?

• The length of the words

• The connotation and tone

• The complexity of vocabulary

• The author's favorite words

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

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CCSS.RI.6.9

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What humorous element does the narrator wish was real?

• The cake industry's victory

• A person named Wendell Apricotjam

• The existence of a pie-only diet

• A world without lobbyists

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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What does the author of the video ultimately want to emphasize about reading texts?

• The fun in creating fake stories

• The joy of reading

• The importance of author's bias

• The necessity of questioning the text

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CCSS.RI.7.6

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