Authors Purpose
What does the P in PIEED stand for?
Persuade
What is an author's perspective?
The way an author thinks or feels about a topic.
What is textual evidence?
Information from a text that supports your answer or idea.
Marcus walked into the classroom with his head down. He slowly put his backpack on the floor and sighed when he saw the assignment on his desk.
Marcus is probably tired, frustrated, or not excited about the assignment.
What is a summary?
A short explanation of the most important information from a text.
An author writes an article explaining why students should get more recess. What is the author's likely purpose?
Persuade
True or False: Two people can have different perspectives about the same topic.
True
What is annotation?
Making notes on a text while you read to help you understand it.
Jasmine looked out the window. Dark clouds covered the sky, and she could hear thunder. She grabbed her umbrella before leaving the house.
Jasmine thinks it is going to rain.
What is a main idea?
The main idea is the most important point, thought, or message that an author wants to communicate about a topic.
What does the I in PIEED stand for?
Inform
Which could influence someone's perspective?
A. Experiences
B. Background
C. Beliefs
D. All of the above
D
Which sentence is the best example of using textual evidence to support the claim that Shelly is determined?
Claim: Shelly is determined to make the basketball team.
A. Shelly practiced shooting every afternoon, even after missing several shots.
B. Shelly really wants to make the team.
C. Shelly is a hardworking person.
D. Shelly probably feels excited about basketball.
a
When Amaya opened her lunch bag, she noticed that her sandwich was missing. She looked across the cafeteria at her little brother, who was eating a sandwich that looked exactly like hers.
Amaya's brother probably took or ate her sandwich.
A good summary should be ______ than the original text while still including the most important information.
Shorter
An author writes a funny story about a student getting stuck in the school elevator. What is the author's purpose most likely?
Entertain
Why is it important to consider an author's perspective when reading?
It can help you understand the author's message and purpose.
A reader claims that the author believes school uniforms are a good idea.
Which evidence BEST supports the claim?
A. “Many students wear uniforms every day.”
B. “Uniforms are available in several different sizes.”
C. “Uniforms can reduce distractions and help students focus on learning.”
D. “Some schools require students to wear uniforms.”
c
What is an inference?
What we know + what we read.
Name three things a good summary should include or do.
It should include the main idea, important/key details, and be written in your own words.
What does each letter of P I E E D stand for?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain, Describe
Which statement best shows how a person's perspective can affect their opinion?
A. Jordan loves rainy days because he enjoys staying inside and reading.
B. Jordan brought an umbrella to school because it was raining.
C. Jordan's teacher told the class to bring umbrellas.
D. Jordan's shoes were wet when he arrived at school.
a
A student claims that the author has a negative perspective toward social media.
Which piece of evidence would best support the claim?
A. “Millions of people use social media every day.”
B. “Social media allows people to share pictures with friends.”
C. “Constantly comparing yourself to people online can make you feel unhappy with your own life.”
D. “Many teenagers check their phones throughout the day.”
c
Andre arrived at school earlier than usual. He stopped outside his classroom and checked his backpack twice. During class, he kept his phone turned off and placed it at the bottom of his backpack. When the teacher announced that students would be called to the office one at a time, Andre immediately looked toward the door. When his name was called, he took a deep breath before standing up.
Andre is probably nervous or worried about why he has been called to the office.
A student summarizes a story by listing every single event, character, and tiny detail. What is the biggest problem with this summary?
It includes too many unnecessary details instead of focusing on the most important information.