Author’s Purpose A Piece of the “P.I.I.E.” Text Type = Author’s Purpose

Why authors write – remember “P.I.I.E.” Why authors write – remember “P.I.I.E.” 1. Persuade 2. Inform 3. Instruct 4. Entertain

To whom do they write? Who might their audience be? Grandmother Grandmother Friend Friend Another student Another student Teacher Teacher Adults Adults Young children Young children Teenagers Teenagers Scientists Scientists Doctors Doctors Politicians Politicians Babies Babies Voters Voters

1. To persuade by expressing an opinion to convince readers to think/feel/act a certain way Tries to get you to do something or to think a certain way! Text Type = Persuasive Text

Writings that Persuade Editorials Editorials Advertisements Advertisements Campaign speeches Campaign speeches Bumper Stickers Bumper Stickers Posters Posters Billboards Billboards Commercials Commercials Some graphs and charts Some graphs and charts Letters/ s Letters/ s

Art class should be longer than all other specials. There never seems to be enough time to get our pictures done. If we had more time in art class everyone would do a better job on their pictures and we would learn more. Art is very important and we should have the time we need to finish a project.

2. To inform explain, illustrate, or present information Facts or true information Non-fiction Text Type = Expository Text

Writing To Inform Textbooks Textbooks Biographies Biographies Documentaries Documentaries Technical Manuals Technical Manuals Charts, graphs, tables Charts, graphs, tables Power Points Power Points

Penguins have a thick layer of insulating feathers that keeps them warm in water. The Emperor Penguin has the largest body mass of all penguins, which further reduces relative surface area and heat loss. They also are able to control blood flow to their extremities, reducing the amount of blood that gets cold, but still keeping the extremities from freezing.

3. To Instruct is to teach a new skill, give directions. Non-fiction with logical steps to follow Text type = Technical

Writing To Instruct Writing To Instruct Cookbooks Textbooks Technical Manuals “How to” Directions Text Type = Technical Writing

1.Check your local weather report to determine if conditions are favorable for kite flying. 2.Find a large and windy open area free of trees and power lines. 3.Hold the kite in both hands and toss it lightly into the wind until the wind catches it. 4.Alternatively, let out a small length of kite string and, holding the string in your hand, run with the kite behind you until the wind lifts it. 5.Keep an eye on your kite, as it may come crashing down because of sudden changes in wind.

4. To entertain is to illustrate a theme, event or story that conveys a mood. Usually fiction and tells a story with characters and events Text Type = Narrative

Writing To Entertain Short Story Poetry Novel Drama Comedy Riddles Jokes Song lyrics

Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to play soccer. He would run as fast as he could to the ball, but every time he got there and tried to kick it he would miss. He started to think he wasn't very good at soccer, but he didn't give up. His hard work paid off and one day he scored the winning goal for his team.

REVIEW

1.If the author is giving opinions, his purpose is probably to _____________. 2.If the author is telling facts, his purpose is probably to _____________. 3.If the author is giving directions, his purpose is probably to _____________. 4.If the author is telling a story, his purpose is probably to __________. Persuade Inform Instruct Entertain

Remember “P.I.I.E.” An author writes to: Persuade Persuade Inform Inform Instruct Instruct Entertain Entertain