BIO-POEM
Title (Your Choice)
First Name Only (or a nickname)
Words or phrases describing this person’s
character (not a physical description)
Words or phrases describing this person’s
actions
Who gave . . .
Who influenced (or changed the way we…)
Who was concerned about …
Who was respected because of …
Who felt . . .
Who wanted to inspire others to…
Last Name (or full name if the first line
was a nickname)
AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
The author’s purpose is the main
reason he or she has for writing
the selection.
The author’s purpose will be to…
P ersuade
convincing language
call to action
I nform
explain
expository
E ntertain
Stories Poems
Folktales Fables
Plays (drama)
AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
Persuade:
ü Selected facts, reasons, examples
ü Opinions, requests (call to action)
ü Comparison and contrast
Inform:
ü Description; comparison-contrast;
ü problem-solution; cause-effect,
ü Facts/Details/Instructions
ü Places, Events, People
Entertain:
ü Imagery, literary devices, mood
ü Details that tell a story (plot)