Discovering Author's Purpose
Learning Objective
I can determine an author's purpose in a text and provide evidence to support my analysis.
Key Concepts
An author's purpose influences the structure, words, and ideas within a text, especially in informational texts.
When reading, consider the author's opinion, what information they include or omit, and the connotation of their word choices.
Authors may use strategies such as citing scientific studies or using negative language to persuade readers to adopt their viewpoint.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. According to the video, what is the reader's job when considering an author's purpose?
2. The video mentions the acronym PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain) as a way to categorize author's purpose. Why does the video suggest going deeper than just PIE?
3. What is 'healthy skepticism,' as the video uses the term, and why is it important when reading informational texts?
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