1. Author’s Purpose

2. Let’s Break it Down Author’sPurpose 1. a person who writes a novel, poem, essay, etc.; 1.the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc. What do each of these words mean?

3. Types of Writing Purposes Persuade Inform Entertain

4. Did you know? Many authors write to entertain people and make them laugh. Authors also write to persuade or convince their readers to believe in something. Sometimes authors write to inform or teach you about something. Author’s write for several reasons.

5. Persuade To talk me into, to influence, to make the reader think “your way” These are OPINIONS! This style of writing is normally found in… Graduate with the best. Graduate from… SFA Commercials Advertisements

6. Learning PIE P To talk me into, influence, to make me think “your way”

7. Inform Give me the facts, teach me something. These are NONFICTION! This style of writing is normally found in… How-to-Books Biographies Newspapers Recipes

8. Learning PIE PI To talk me into, influence, to make me think “your way” Give me the facts, teach me something

9. Entertain Make me laugh, make me cry, touch my heart. These are FICTION BOOKS! This style of writing is normally found in… Chapter Books Fables Fairy Tales

10. Learning PIE PI E To talk me into, influence, to make me think “your way” Give me the facts, teach me something Make me laugh, make me cry, catch my attention

11. Learning PIE PI E To talk me into, influence, to make me think “your way” Give me the facts, teach me something Make me laugh, make me cry, catch my attention

12. What was the purpose of this piece? Try the new and improved Mega Bubble Gum! It has great flavor and is guaranteed not to burst no matter how big the bubble gets. to Inform to Entertain to Persuade Good Choice! The author was trying to convince you to do something. He wanted you to try a new kind of gum! He tried to make it sound very exciting!

13. It was a sunny day at the Fort Worth Zoo. Jill and Bob were wondering through the amazing animal exhibits when suddenly they saw something they had never seen before. While walking through the bird section, they caught sight of a majestic Bald Eagle which happened to be pooping. to Inform to Entertain to Persuade to Express Good Choice! The author was trying to gross you out. He wanted you to say “eew” about the eagle’s action.

14. What was the purpose of this piece? Boa constrictors wear some of the most distinctive markings of all reptiles. Depending on the habitat they are trying to blend into, their bodies can be tan, green, red, or yellow, and display cryptic patterns of jagged lines, ovals, diamonds, and circles. to Inform to Entertain to Persuade Good Choice! The author was trying to teach you new facts about pandas.

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16. The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna launched an assault on the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas). All but two of the Texian defenders were killed. Santa Anna's perceived cruelty during the battle inspired many Texians— both Texas settlers and adventurers from the United States—to join the Texian Army. Buoyed by a desire for revenge, the Texians defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, on April 21, 1836, ending the revolution.Alamo Texas Revolution13-day siegePresidentGeneral Antonio López de Santa AnnaAlamo MissionSan Antonio de BéxarTexianBattle of San Jacinto to Inform to Entertain to Persuade

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18. Pippa and her brother, Billy,were playing with squirt guns outside one day. Billy was hiding from Pippa so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Pippa pointed her water gun toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet! to Inform to Entertain to Persuade