Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose:

• P - Persuade
• I - Inform
• E - Entertain

PERSUADE
Definition: to convince someone to do something or think a certain way.

Examples?

Characteristics:

• Appeals to emotions
• Appeals to wants
• Takes a side
• Argues why other side is bad

INFORM
Definition: teach a reader or give information about a particular topic.

Examples?

Characteristics:

• Facts & dates
• graphs, diagrams, charts
• formatted for navigation

Entertain:
give a reader enjoyment, happiness, fulfillment, or enlightenment

Examples?

Characteristics

• affects emotions 
• thrilling and exciting
• creativity and imagination

What is the author's MAIN purpose?

• 1 - Persuade
• 2 - Inform
• 3 - Entertain

The giant panda is a bearlike animal that has thick white fur with black markings on its ears, limbs, shoulders, and around its eyes. The giant panda feeds on bamboo forests at high altitudes in western China. It also eats bulbs, roots, eggs, and some small mammals. The cubs are born in late winter. The giant panda is an endangered species and is protected by the Chinese government.

Inform

It's New! It's Refreshing!
It's Slurpy Soda!
This is the best soda in the world! If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run faster and be smarter in school. Try one today!

Persuade

Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.

Entertain

What is the author's MAIN purpose?

• 1 - Persuade
• 2 - Inform
• 3 - Entertain

What is the author's MAIN purpose?

• 1 - Persuade
• 2 - Inform
• 3 - Entertain

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