Understanding Author's Purpose

Ms. Carter explains the concept of author's purpose, which is the reason why an author writes a text. She categorizes texts into three main purposes: to persuade, to inform, and to entertain. Through various examples, such as advertisements, road signs, and storybooks, she illustrates how each type of text serves its purpose. The mnemonic 'PIE' (Persuade, Inform, Entertain) is introduced to help remember these categories. The video concludes with exercises for students to practice identifying the author's purpose in different texts.

What is the main goal of a persuasive text?

• To describe a process

• To convince the reader to take action

• To entertain the reader

• To provide factual information

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

• A comic strip

• A poem

• A recipe

• A novel

Why might an author write a storybook?

• To provide instructions

• To entertain the reader

• To persuade someone to buy a product

• To inform about historical events

What does the 'P' in the mnemonic 'PIE' stand for?

• Perform

• Persuade

• Produce

• Present

Which type of text is written to inform?

• A fantasy novel

• A song lyric

• A newspaper article

• A comic book

What is the purpose of an advertisement?

• To narrate

• To persuade

• To inform

• To entertain

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of writing according to the PIE concept?

• Entertain

• Educate

• Inform

• Persuade

What type of text is a dictionary considered?

• Persuasive

• Descriptive

• Informative

• Entertaining

Why would an author write a poem?

• To inform about scientific facts

• To entertain with creative language

• To persuade someone to change their opinion

• To provide step-by-step instructions

What is the author's purpose in writing a magazine article about animals?

• To describe a personal experience

• To entertain with fictional stories

• To inform with factual content

• To persuade to adopt a pet