According to the video, what is the primary task of a reader when analyzing informational text?

To consider the author's purpose and how it influences the information presented and the reader's understanding.

What memory device is mentioned in the video as a way to categorize an author's purpose?

PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain)

Someone who advocates to Congress on behalf of a special interest.

Questioning the author's opinion, what information is included or omitted, word choice, and overall tone.

Circular Solutions, a pie advocacy network

I can extract key details and relevant facts from informational texts to support a central idea.

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An author's purpose influences the information they share and your understanding of the topic; readers should consider if their thinking aligns with the author's.
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When reading informational text, maintain healthy skepticism by asking: What is the author's opinion? What information is included or left out on purpose? What is the connotation of the author's word choice?
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An author's purpose may be to inform straightforwardly, but most texts have an underlying purpose and opinion that readers should be aware of.