Authors Purpose Miss Blodgett English 9 THINK P
Author’s Purpose Miss Blodgett English 9
THINK: P. I. E. S. Notes on “Author’s Purpose” Author’s purpose = a writer’s reason for creating text. Text = anything that is written (a play, lyrics, advertisement, newspaper, blogs, graphic novels, movie script) The reason can be to: Persuade Inform Entertain Share thoughts or feelings
TO PERSUADE: this means to convince people to think or feel a certain way. EXAMPLES: campaign speech, anti-smoking AD, an article called “Why We Should Recycle”
TO INFORM: this means to provide facts, evidence, or information to increase readers’ knowledge EXAMPLES : news paper article, instructions or explanations like “How to Build an Igloo”, or a recipe
TO ENTERTAIN: this means to make people laugh or feel happy, sad, hopeful, etc. It’s not just about making people laugh! EXAMPLES: a TV show, a play, or a short story
TO SHARE THOUGHTS OR FEELINGS: this means to tell about something important to you or about how something makes you feel EXAMPLES: a diary, a journal, or a personal essay
• LET’S PRACTICE!
#1 A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals
#2 The story of a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quit her job to help her aging grandmother
#3 A politician’s speech about how health insurance should be provided to all families
#4 A poem about the author’s feelings for his wife
#5 An article comparing and contrasting two different cultures
#6 Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, about two young lovers forbidden from seeing each other.
#7 A young girl’s note to her parents giving reasons why they should buy a puppy
#8 A horoscope in a magazine predicting what the future will bring
#9 The first issue of Wolverine, published by Marvel Comics in 1982
#10 A pamphlet explaining how an unborn child may be affected when a pregnant mother smokes
#11 The terms of service for using Facebook
#12 The lyrics to Michael Jackson’s song, Thriller
#13 A bumper sticker warning people to “Click it or Ticket”
#14 A brochure for custom car painting with descriptions, pictures, and coupons
#15 HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Humble Pet Store, in the mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one! They are only $17. 99 this week!! Come and buy yours today!
#16 HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Humble Pet Store, in the mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one! They are only $17. 99 this week!! Come and buy yours today!
• In your group, list as many words, phrases, or ideas for each Author’s Purpose. • EXAMPLE Persuade: “convince”, “believe” Inform: dates, facts Entertain: characters, conflict Share thoughts/feelings: “I, me, my”,
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