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Angela Janovsky (2018), as cited by Bacasmot and Afrondoza, mentioned that authors write for many different reasons. Those reasons are called the author's purpose. Depending on the purpose, authors may choose (all) different sorts of writing formats, genres, and vernacular. A simple trick to summarize the three main categories of author’s purpose is to use the acronym PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain). Name: Program: Date &Time: Score: NOW I KNOW | A Practical Guide to Reading
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ACTIVITY 1. Instructions: Read the short description of each text and identify the author’s purpose.
- A five paragraph essay where a student argues that people should recycle and not litter A. To Persuade B. To Inform C. To Entertain
- An encyclopedia entry about endangered animals and efforts to protect them A. To Persuade B. To Inform C. To Entertain
- A map of the world, showing all continents, countries, and oceans A. To Persuade B. To Inform C. To Entertain
- A Garfield comic from the newspaper in which Garfield hates Mondays and likes lasagna A. To Persuade B. To Inform C. To Entertain
- A brochure about how people shouldn’t shop at international stores because they hurt local businesses A. To Persuade B. To Inform C. To Entertain
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- The fourth novel in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer A. To Persuade B. To Inform C. To Entertain
- A note to a teacher where a student asks if her seat can be switched because of a conflict. A. To Persuade B. To Inform C. To Entertain
- A speech by a politician asking for 90 minutes to be added to the school day A. To Persuade B. To Inform C. To Entertain
- The play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare A. To Persuade B. To Inform C. To Entertain
- The lyrics to a song, Bad Liars, written by popular music group, Imagine Dragons. A. To Persuade B. To Inform C. To Entertain
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Comprehension Questions: Answer the following questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
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Activity 3. Instructions: Read the short description of each text and identify the author’s purpose ( Persuade, Inform, Entertain ) and state the reason to support your answer. Write your answer on the space provided.
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Scenario 1: Persuade your readers on why Philippine tertiary education must be free for all Filipinos. Scenario 2: Inform us about the place where you were born; include all pertinent pieces of information. Scenario 3: Entertain us about your most favorite Christmas celebration. Performance Task 1. Develop a 500 to 800 - word essay with three paragraphs showing the author's purpose of your chosen scenario. Choose ONLY ONE among the following topics or suggest your own topic to write. Note: The teacher may modify this activity to fit students' needs. Topics to choose from: (Title) (Introduction)
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(Body) (Conclusion)
Oral reading fluency means being able to read a text quickly, accurately, and with expression. Recording and reading aloud is a good strategy for becoming a more fluent reader. Name: Program: Date &Time: Score: NOW I KNOW | A Practical Guide to Reading
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Performance Task 2. Oral Reading Fluency - READ ALOUD Directions: In two ( 2 ) minutes, read the following text with proper enunciation of words. Twenty ( 20 ) points shall be earned for completing the task; otherwise, you will only get 10 points.
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