Exploring Author's Purpose with Mrs. Collar

The video tutorial introduces sixth graders to the concept of author's purpose, using the acronym PIES to explain the four main reasons authors write: to persuade, inform, entertain, and share thoughts. Students are instructed to watch a series of video clips and determine the author's purpose for each. The lesson concludes with a reminder to bring their answers to class for further discussion.

What is the main focus of the story 'Wood Song' by Gary Paulson?

• Character development

• Plot structure

• Setting description

• Author's purpose

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main reasons why authors write?

• To criticize

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

When an author writes to persuade, what is their main goal?

• To make the audience laugh

• To share a personal experience

• To convince the audience to think or feel a certain way

• To provide information

What does an author aim to do when they write to inform?

• Convince the audience to take action

• Provide information about a specific topic

• Share a personal experience

• Make the audience laugh

Which category of author's purpose involves making the audience feel happy, sad, or laugh?

• To entertain

• To share thoughts

• To inform

• To persuade

What should students do after watching each video clip in the activity?

• Describe the main characters

• Analyze the setting

• Write a summary of the clip

• Determine the author's purpose

In the video clip about sorting laundry, what is the author's purpose?

• To share thoughts

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

What is the main message of the video clip about ALS?

• To persuade people to donate

• To entertain the audience

• To inform about the effects of ALS

• To share a personal story

In the video clip about the gold chocolate, what is the author's purpose?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To share thoughts

• To inform

What should students bring to class as proof of watching the video?

• A completed worksheet

• A written summary

• Their answers to the nine clips

• A signed note from a parent