PIE’ED
What does PIE’ED stand for?
(Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain, Describe)
How does tone help identify an author’s purpose?
(Sets the mood and intention, e.g., persuasive vs. entertaining)
What are semantic cues?
(Clues in the text that help determine the meaning of words)
“Try our new toothpaste for a brighter smile!” What is the purpose?
(Persuade)
Which semantic cue is used in this sentence? “A botanist, a scientist who studies plants, discovered a new species.”
(Formal Description)
Which author’s purpose aims to change the reader’s opinion?
(Persuade)
What kind of word choice might a persuasive text use?
(Emotional or strong words, e.g., "must," "essential," "life-changing")
Which cue involves a definition provided in the sentence?
(Formal Description)
“The sun set over the mountains, casting a warm glow.” What is the purpose?
(Describe)
What cue involves predicting a word using the rest of the sentence?
(Sentence Completion)
What is the purpose of a nonfiction book about climate change?
(Inform)
Which structure would likely be found in a how-to article?
(Step-by-step, procedural)
How does the Grammatical Function cue help understand a word?
(By identifying its role, such as a noun or verb)
“First, preheat the oven to 350°F.” What is the purpose?
(Explain)
Identify the cue: “The aroma of fresh bread filled the room.”
(Perceptual Information)
Which purpose fits a manual on how to assemble furniture?
(Explain)
How can sentence length contribute to the author’s purpose?
(Short sentences for urgency; longer for description)
What is an example of Sentence Completion as a semantic cue?
(e.g. The chef prepared a __ before serving dinner. - The blank could be meal or dish.)
“Dogs are loyal animals that make great pets.” What is the purpose?
(Inform)
What semantic cue is at play if the sentence structure suggests the unknown word is a verb?
(Grammatical Function)
Describe a text written to describe.
(e.g., An essay depicting a beautiful landscape)
Identify the purpose of a text with a serious and informative tone.
(Inform)
Explain Perceptual Information as a cue with an example.
(Using sensory details, e.g., The cold, crisp air made her shiver.)
“The detective uncovered the secret, leaving everyone stunned.” What is the purpose?
(Entertain)
How can Word/Phrase Association help when reading?
(By linking new words to known concepts or experiences)