The Author's Purpose P (persuade) I (inform) E (entertain) S (share feelings)

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Persuade means to try to convince someone to think the same way you do. Examples advertisements, newspaper editorials, junk mail, posters P (persuade)

I (inform) Inform means to give someone information about something. Examples news reports, research papers, encyclopedias, school news letters, instructions, pamphlets from health clinics, maps, timelines, schedules, charts, graphs

E (entertain) Entertain means to amuse someone. Examples fictional stories, comics, poems, jokes, riddles

S (share feelings) Sharing feelings means to tell the reader what you are thinking. Examples journals, diaries, letters

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Use response cards to tell the authors purpose. a sales ad wanting you to purchase a motorcycle

P (persuade) a sales ad wanting you to purchase a motorcycle

Use response cards to tell the authors purpose. the list of movies showing in your town and the times

I (inform) the list of movies showing in your town and the times

Use response cards to tell the authors purpose. the comic strips

E (entertain) the comic strips

Use response cards to tell the authors purpose. a flyer about a missing puppy

I (inform) OR P (persuade) a flyer about a missing puppy

Use response cards to tell the authors purpose. a post card from your friend from Hawaii

S (share feelings) a post card from your friend from Hawaii

Use response cards to tell the authors purpose. a letter to the editor explaining the need to recycle more

P (persuade) a letter to the editor explaining the need to recycle more

Use response cards to tell the authors purpose. a report about George Washington

I (inform) a report about George Washington

Use response cards to tell the authors purpose. bus schedule

I (inform) bus schedule

Use response cards to tell the authors purpose. a fairy tale

E (entertain) a fairy tale

Use response cards to tell the authors purpose. fire safety brochure

I (inform) fire safety brochure

Directions On a piece of paper number from 1 to 16. For each of the next 16 slides determine the authors purpose for the type of writing. Write P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 1. a poster about a community walk-a-thon for charity

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 2. appointment card from the dentist

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 3. an advertisement for Coca-Cola

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 4. a book report

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 5. a story read to the school from the Writer of the Week

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 6. knock knock jokes

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 7. an that tells a friend you are going to be late

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 8. diary

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 9. instructions booklet on how to assemble a bicycle

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 10. step by step recipe

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 11. half price ad from Wal-Mart

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 12. crossword puzzle

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 13. short story

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 14. directions for taking medication

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 15. encyclopedia

P for persuade I for inform E for entertain S for share feelings 16. letters

Answers 1. a poster about a community walk-a-thon for charity Inform 2. appointment card from the dentist Inform 3. an advertisement for Coca-Cola Persuade 4. a book report Inform Or Persuade 5. a story read to the school from the Writer of the Week Entertain 6. knock knock jokes Entertain 7. an that tells a friend you are going to be late Inform 8. diary Share Feelings

Answers 9. instructions booklet on how to assemble a bicycle Inform 10. step by step recipe Inform 11. half price ad from Wal-Mart Persuade 12. crossword puzzle Entertain 13. short story Entertain 14. directions for taking medication Inform 15. encyclopedia Inform 16. letters Share Feelings

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