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

2. Watch this video.

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

4. 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

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

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

7. a sales ad wanting you to purchase a motorcycle

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

9. the list of movies showing in your town and the times

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

11. the comic strips

12. E (entertain)
the comic strips

13. a flyer about a missing puppy

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

15. a post card from your friend from Hawaii

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

17. a letter to the editor explaining the need to recycle more

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

19. a report about George Washington

20. I (inform)
a report about George Washington

21. bus schedule

22. I (inform)
bus schedule

23. a fairy tale

24. E (entertain)
a fairy tale

25. fire safety brochure

26. I (inform)
fire safety brochure

27. Comprehension Activity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

46. Answers instructions booklet on how to assemble a bicycle Inform
step by step recipe Inform
half price ad from Wal-Mart Persuade
crossword puzzle Entertain
short story Entertain
directions for taking medication Inform
encyclopedia Inform
letters Share Feelings

47. Additional Resources
Author’s Purpose PowerPoint
Online Quiz
Interactive Slideshow
Reading Skills Rocket (Interactive Quiz)

48. Additional Resources Quia Practice Author’s Purpose
Practice Author’s Purpose
Reading for a Purpose
Author's Purpose and Point of View
Pretest
Posttest