Definitions
an educated guess using context clues
inference
Based on your notes, an inference IS (give me one of the two answers)
(Mr. Johnson will give you the answer)
textbooks, how-to-guides, recipes, etc.
Inform
Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped onto the couch. After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell asleep with a slice on his stomach and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down in the garbage can and arranged loose pieces of trash over it. As he plopped down on the couch, he let out a sigh and picked up his controller.
Why is he distraught?
He got bad grades.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8grGNy56Ulo&ab_channel=TikTok
What type of author's purpose is this?
Persuade you to download Tik Tok and to express your heritage
an author's intent for writing
author's purpose
Based on your notes, an inference IS (give me one of the two answers)
Mr. Johnson will give you the answer.
movies, TV shows, novels, etc.
Entertain
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.
What problem is she having?
She's running late.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVvFeGjcvJc&ab_channel=FlashbackFilmMaking
What type of Author's Purpose is this?
Persuade you to watch the movie.
Makes you feel emotions (sad,happy, scared) or it makes you laugh.
Entertain (Author's Purpose)
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Based on your notes, an inference is NOT...
directly stated in the text you’re reading
commercials, ads, etc.
Persuade
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing.
Why does Anastasia cry?
Because her and her boyfriend are breaking up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJR65COCFmY&ab_channel=GOATNowitzki
What type of Author's Purpose is this?
Entertain- to show the highlights of the Dallas GOAT, Dirk Nowitzki
The author tries to get you to do something or believe what he/she is saying or buy what he/she is selling.
Persuade (Author's Purpose)
a decision reached on the basis of evidence in the reading and your own background knowledge. What is this called?
Inference
What does PIE tell you?
Why the author wrote the story or passage.
Tony walked out of the shopping mall with his arms full of bags and the sun shining on him. As he approached his car, he started awkwardly feeling around his pockets with his arm full of bags. He did not find what he was looking for so he transferred the bags on one arm to the other arm, which already had bags. Tony had a lot of bags on one arm. He still couldn't find what he was looking for. Now he dropped the bags and plunged both hands desperately into all of the pockets on his jeans. With a look of despair, Tony ran to his car. He tried to open the door, but it was locked. Then he saw something on the passenger seat of the car. He stopped looking and pulled his phone out of his pocket.
Why is Tony frantic?
He realizes he locked himself out of his car.
Inform students about world events.
Explain or give you info on a topic.
Inform (Author's Purpose)
When you make an inference, you need background knowledge. What is the term for this?
Schema
What is the acronym you should remember for author's purpose?
PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain)
Kelvin was waiting in front of the corner store at 3:56. His muscles were tense and he was sweating a bit more than usual. The other kids gathered in front of the little storefront were much more relaxed, even playful. They joked back and forth lightly to each other but for Kelvin, time slowed. 3:57. “Don’t worry, Kelvin. He ain’t even gonna show up.” Kelvin hoped that he wouldn’t. A black four-door Camry with tinted windows pulled up and parked across the street. Kelvin gulped. 3:58. A group of teenagers piled out of the car. James was in the front. “Hi-ya, Kelvin. Glad you could make it,” James said. Kelvin felt smaller.
Why is Kelvin waiting at the store?
Kelvin and James are going to fight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfVsfOSbJY0&ab_channel=rebecca
What type of author's purpose is this?
Entertain...?