Author's Purpose
What is the Acronym for Author's Purpose?
P.I.E
What is the definition of Cause?
The REASON why an event happens.
What are context clues?
Hints that the author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.
What is the definition of compare?
to look at (two or more things) closely in order to see what is similar or different about them or in order to decide which one is better.
What is Ms. Cunningham's favorite color?
Pink
What is is the meaning of Persuade?
The author wants to make the reader do or believe something.
What is the definition of effect?
The RESULT of what happens
The meadow was full of wildflowers. There were not many large plants, and tress were SPARSE. What does SPARSE mean? a) many b) few c) large
b) few
What is the definition of Contrast?
the act of comparing people or things to show the differences between them.
What school does Ms. Cunningham go to?
Hampton University
What is the meaning of Inform?
The author writes to share facts and knowledge of a topic.
True or False
There can be more than one effect from a single cause
True
The artist had used VIVID colors in the painting, which made it stand out in the otherwise drab room. What does VIVID mean? a) dull b) tinted c) bright
bright
Draw a Venn Diagram: Compare and Contrast Dogs and Cats.
1 fact for each section
Dogs: Bark
Cats: Meow
Both: Pets
What month was Ms. Cunningham born in?
May
What is the meaning of Entertain in PIE?
The author writes for the reader's enjoyment.
Miss Missy's car was filthy so after work, she took her car to the car wash.
Identify the cause and Effect
Cause: Miss Missy's car was filthy
Effect: She took her car to the car wash
The black plague swept through Europe in the Middle Ages killing millions of people. In some villages, half the population PERISHED. What does PERISHED mean? Give the context clues from the sentences that helped you determine the meaning. a) got sick b) died c) escaped
b)died
Comparing or contrasting: My two dogs are so alike. They both love going to the dog park wot play with all the other dogs. They also both love to do tricks to get treats. Lastly, my Boxer cuddles with me on my bed just as my Sharpei does.
Comparing
What is Ms.Cunningham's favorite school subject?
Language arts
Give an example of a text for each Author's Purpose.
P.I.E
Persuade: Hot and Ready Little Ceasar's! Come and get it!
Inform: Rosa Parks was an African American activist the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Entertain: Knock Knock
Who's there?
Wooden shoe
Wooden shoe who?
Wooden shoe like to know
List at least 5 cause and effect signal words
Therefore, since, so, because, as a result, due to, consequently, if then
Even though Paul was excited about the project, he wanted the other kids to think he was cool, so he answered the teacher's question in a NONCHALANT tone. What would be a synonym for NONCHALANT? a) relaxed b) enthusiastic c) angry
a) relaxed
Comparing or contrasting: Even though high school and college are both places of learning, they differ in at least three ways. The first difference between high school and college is their social atmospheres. In high school the building is usually smaller, so most students know each other. In addition, students in high school have the same six-hour 7:40 to 2:30 day, which helps them to know one another better. At college people are constantly coming and going, rarely seeing the same person twice in one day.
contrast
Where is Ms. Cunningham from?
Washington D.C.