author’s purpose a look at why authors do what they do
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Author
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The author’s purpose makes the reader ask, “why did the author write this?”
What is Author’s Purpose?
P.I.E.
Figuring out the author’s purpose is as easy as…
Author’s write to…Persuade
To get you to do something or believe what she is saying.
EntertainTo tell us a story
that we will enjoy.
InformTo teach or give
information about a topic.
• Advertisements• Author’s note• Billboards• Essays/opinions• Reviews
Author’s Persuade us with…
• Non-fiction books
• News articles• Recipes
Author’s inform us in…
• Fiction• Fantasy• Mysteries• Humorous books• Comics• Joke books• Adventure books
Author’s entertain us through…
Use for this Presentation
• Students would be asked to create PowerPoint presentations about a book they are reading
• They would have to decide the authors purpose for writing the book and give specific examples from the text to support their assertion
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