Why do authors write a story??? Author’s Purpose Why do authors write a story??? SPI 601.8.10 Mrs. L. Davis / Reading

Author’s Purpose Scholars take notes when the notepad is displayed. Write the definitions for Persuade, Inform and Entertain. (not the small reading passages)

Author’s Purpose Think about P.I.E. Authors write a story for three reasons: Persuade Inform Entertain

Can you identify the figurative language used in this passage? Persuade When an author tries to persuade the reader, they want you to think the way they think. Can you identify the figurative language used in this passage? Visiting museums are a great way to learn. At the museum you can read about facts while looking at different exhibits. Everyone should visit a great museum once in a while.

Inform When an author writes to inform a reader, they are giving the reader facts and information. Can these facts be proven? Elmont is located in New York State. New York is on the eastern coast of the United States of America. Some students in Elmont attend the Covert Avenue School.

Entertain When an author tries to entertain the reader, they want you to enjoy what you are reading. My brother came charging at me with the pie in his hand. He smashed it right into my face. Laughing, I picked up his bowl of cereal and dumped it on my kid sister’s head. Then, mom came into the kitchen.

Why did the author write this paragraph? Every time I go to sleep, I hear a noise under my bed. I think it is a monster, but I am not sure. I call out to my mother and father, but all I hear is silence. Quickly, I pretend it’s nothing and pull the covers up over my head. The author wrote this paragraph to ENTERTAIN us.

Types of Author’s Writings & Their Purposes Kind of Writing Purpose Encyclopedia Entry Teach readers about something Story or play To entertain readers Poem To express one’s feelings or to entertain Newspaper article To inform readers about what is happening in the world Editorial, speech or advertisement To express an opinion or influence readers’ opinions Instructions or directions To explain how to do or make something Biography/autobiography To tell readers a true story about someone’s life

Why did the author write this passage?

Now Your Turn! You are going to read the story “Becoming a Wiser Shopper”. When you are finished, we are going to decide why the reader wrote the story (author’s purpose). Answer questions 14-17 and bring your completed reading activity worksheet to your scheduled reading class. We will discuss. See next slide

Scholars may visit my Quia website, two reading skill activities are available for you Rags to Riches – Author’s Purpose Zoom week reading skills (Jeopardy) Author’s Purpose