Answer:
In general, there are 3 basic reasons for an author to write something: to persuade their reader, to inform their reader, or to entertain their reader. You can help your students remember the reasons why authors write with this easy as PIE acronym:
P is for Persuade – the author shares their opinion with the reader
I is for Inform – the author presents facts to the reader
E is for Entertain – the author amuses the reader
