Purpose 1
What does it mean when we look for the author's purpose?
We are finding the reason the author writes a text.
Which is NOT one of the three main reasons, or purposes an author write a text?
a) Inform
b) Question
c) Persuade
d) Entertain
b) Question
A fairytale with a princess and knight will use this author's purpose
To entertain
What is the author's purpose?
An instructional booklet describing how to operate a blender
The author's purpose is to inform.
What is the author's purpose?
A Picture book by Dr. Seuss
The purpose is to entertain.
What are the purposes (or reasons) an author can write?
PIE
Persuade, inform, entertain
Give an example of an author's purpose to persuade.
The author is trying to convince the reader to like or do something. (some examples include, advertisements, political speeches, opinion articles)
Which is NOT an example of an author informing their audience?
a) a cookbook
b) a nonfiction book about dolphins
c) a book of jokes
c) a book of jokes
What is the author's purpose?
An article where the author argues fall is a better season than summer.
The purpose is the persuade.
What is the author's purpose?
A weather broadcast on your local radio/news station.
The purpose is to inform.
What does it mean when the author's purpose is to persuade?
Convince someone to like or do something.
Give an example of an author's purpose being to inform.
The author is trying to teach the reader about a topic. (examples: news reports, nonfiction textbooks and books, academic reports/research, documentary)
What is the author's purpose?
A book about an alien soldier trying to make it back to his home planet after being captured.
To entertain
The author uses words such as "You should try...," "This is the best...,"
Author's purpose is to persuade
What is the author's purpose?
Mom, I promise to always take care of a hamster if you let me get one as a pet. I have learned all about them and I know how to set up the cage, feed and water them, and that they need a lot of exercise. I will clean their cage once a week and play with them every day. I promise. Please, please, can I get a pet hamster?
The purpose is to persuade.
What does it mean when the author's purpose is to inform?
Inform, or teach someone about a topic - give information about a topic
Give an example of an author's purpose being to entertain.
The author is providing the reader with something they will enjoy. (tv show, movie, fiction book, poem, song)
What is the author's purpose?
A section in science textbook telling about Earth's different biomes.
The purpose is the inform.
True or False
Nonfiction books are made to persuade the reader.
False
Nonfiction books are primarily used to inform the reader.
What is the author's purpose?
The US Constitution was written in 1787, and it was put into place in 1789.
The purpose is to inform
What does it mean when an author's purpose is to entertain?
To amuse the reader, something for the reader to enjoy
True or False
A text will only ever have one author's purpose.
False
While a text will use one primarily there may be overlap (ie a speech urging you to recycle may also present facts to inform you about way waste and pollutants are a problem.)
Which author's purpose relies on words to convince their audience to believe them?
to persuade
What is the author's purpose?
A Disney+ show about robots
The author's purpose is to entertain.
What is the author's purpose?
Reading 20 minutes a night improves vocabulary, test scores, reading comprehension, and has other benefits. You should make reading a part of your daily habit too!
The purpose is to persuade