Purpose Pick (P.I.E.E.)
Although some people claim electric scooters are dangerous, city data proves they have reduced traffic congestion by 18% over the past year.
What is Persuade?
What is the definition of an author's Central Claim?
What is the main point or position the author is trying to prove in an argument?
What type of evidence is considered the STRONGEST when proving an argument?
What are verifiable scientific data, research statistics, and logical facts?
What do the four letters in P.I.E.E. stand for?
What are Persuade, Inform, Entertain, and Express?
The giant squid possesses the largest eyes in the animal kingdom, measuring up to 10 inches across to absorb limited light in the deep ocean depths.
What is Inform?
True or False: A catchy company slogan like "Just Do It" counts as a complete, formal central claim.
What is False? (A claim must be a complete, original statement taking a position.)
Is this statement Strong or Weak evidence? "Vanilla ice cream is definitely better than chocolate because it tastes smoother."
What is Weak evidence (it is a personal opinion/taste)?
An author writing a funny fictional story about a dog opening a bakery is writing primarily to ________.
What is Entertain?
Standing on the edge of the stage, my knees trembled as I clutched the microphone, deeply wondering if I would ever be brave enough to share my real voice with the world.
What is Express?
Identify the central claim: "Although fast food is convenient, school districts should ban sugary drinks from vending machines to protect student health."
What is "School districts should ban sugary drinks from vending machines"?
What makes an argument "sick" or weak?
What is relying on off-topic facts, personal bias, or weak opinions instead of logical evidence?
Besides a claim and evidence, what third component is needed to explain how evidence supports a claim?
What is Reasoning (or Explanation)?
Detective Higgins carefully dusted the antique vase for fingerprints, unaware that the real thief was currently sitting in the armchair right behind him, quietly sipping tea.
What is Entertain?
In an advertisement or persuasive essay, the specific group of people the author creates the message for is called what?
What is the Target Audience?
Fix this weak argument to make it strong: "We need longer lunches because sitting in class is super boring."
What is replacing the opinion with a logical reason/fact (e.g., "Studies show a longer lunch break improves student focus in afternoon classes")?
Name two features you would expect to find in a text written strictly to INFORM.
What are neutral facts, statistics, diagrams, or real-world explanations (no opinion words)?