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PIE 1
PIE 2
What's The Authors Purpose ?
This is Your Life
This is Your Life Author's Purpose
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What does the E in PIE stand for?
Entertain
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What does entertain mean?
To make someone laugh or tell them a story, to amuse them.
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Florida is a state in the southern United States. The capital is Tallahassee, and the state bird is the mockingbird. There are many beaches in Florida.
Inform
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T or F ? The story is based on a gameshow?

True

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Why do you think the author and illustrator added details to the pictures in the story?

To present facts about real dragonflies in fun ways. 
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What does the I in PIE stand for?
Inform
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What does inform mean?
To tell information, such as facts
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Come and get your very own Speedy Scooter! It will make you super fast and let you have tons of fun! You should definitely buy a brand new Speedy Scooter today!
Persuade
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Who is this story about ?

Dahila 

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What is the fantasy on page 24?

Fly Guy is fantasy. Flies do not talk, report, or carry cameras. 

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What does the P in PIE stand for?
Persuade
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What does persuade mean?
To try and get someone do to something or to make them think a certain way.
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Knock Knock! Who's there? Cargo. Cargo who? Cargo beep beep!
Entertain
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What is the genre of this text?

HINT: It is multi-genre text. 

Narrative nonfiction & Fantasy 

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Why was Dahila called a predator ?

She ate a tadpole. 

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What does PIE tell you?
Why the author wrote the story or passage.
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If an author is trying to get you to do something, what is their purpose?
to PERSUADE you
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Freddy went to Six Flags on Saturday and rode all kinds of roller coasters. There were spinning roller coasters, upside down, and crazy coasters! He had so much fun!
Entertain
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Define Molt 

When insects or other animals molt, they lose their outer covering, such as skin or feathers. 

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How do the illustrations help show the authors purpose?

The authors wats to give information and entertain. the illustrations are fun and silly, but they also show information. 

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What do all three letters in PIE stand for?
Persuade Inform Intertain
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If an author wants to give you lots of information about something, what is their purpose?
to INFORM you
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Dear Governor Perry, I think you should send more money to my school to help us buy some new computers for our classroom. We would be able to learn more and have fun. Sincerely, Mrs. Pedrotti's Class
Persuade
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Why has the author set up this text like a TV game show?

The author wants to give scientific information in a fun, entertaining way 

500

What three types of text features does the author use on these pages?

text inside speech balloons, text in the illustrations, and highlighting.