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Author’s Purpose Janet Stevens Mrs. Tweedie 2009 What is the purpose of this? 7/21/2015 2 What is the purpose of this? 7/21/2015 3 What is the purpose of this? 7/21/2015 4 What is the purpose of this? 7/21/2015 5 Author’s Purpose (PIEe) The author’s purpose is the reason an author writes something. 7/21/2015 6 Author’s Purpose (PIEe) There are many reasons for writing: •to persuade •to inform •to entertain •or to express ideas and feelings 7/21/2015 7 Author’s Purpose (PIEe) To help you remember the different purposes for writing: remember PIEe 7/21/2015 8 Author’s Purpose (PIEe) P (Persuade) I (Inform) E (Entertain) e (Express Ideas and Feelings) 7/21/2015 9 Author’s Purpose -Persuade Sometimes the author is trying to convince the reader to believe a certain way. S/he may use words like: Please! 7/21/2015 10 Author’s Purpose -Inform Sometimes the author is trying to teach the reader or give information. S/he may use words or sentences like: Did you know? 7/21/2015 11 Author’s Purpose -Entertain Sometimes the author is trying to hold your attention with laughter and enjoyment. Read for fun! 7/21/2015 12 Author’s Purpose –express ideas and feelings Sometimes the author wants to express ideas and feelings. Poems 7/21/2015 13 Why did the author write this story? 7/21/2015 14 Why did the author write this story? 7/21/2015 15 Why did the author write this story? 7/21/2015 16