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”,