Identify the Author's Purpose PIE

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The development of a reliable steam engine in the late 1700s sparked the Industrial Revolution
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Students should have access to computers at school. Studies show it improves student learning.
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Erosion is the process of materials moving from their source to another location through weathering.
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One afternoon, a lost puppy followed Xander home. He asked his mom if he could keep it, and she said yes!
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Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary are three types of rocks.
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In the year 3659, the frst alien spaceship landed on Earth. After that, human beings were wiped from existence.
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You should never tell a lie. Abraham Lincoln was known for being truthful and he is an excellent role model.
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The frst 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States are called the Bill of Rights.
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Once upon a time, a terrible ogre kidnapped princess Leona. For 16 years, she was locked away in his dungeon.
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Can you believe that cats sleep 12-16 hours per day?
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Don’t eat the meat surprise in the cafeteria!
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Did you know that a shark is the only known fsh that can blink with both eyes?
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You should watch “Toy Story” before watching its sequel.
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At Disneyland I saw all the characters from “Moana” and I got to ride four roller coasters!
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At the peak of the Great Depression, Tom was excited to learn that his family would leave their farm in Oklahoma and move to California.
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Did you know that Maine is the only state in the United States that has a one-syllable name?
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The chocolate ice cream at the deli on Third Street is the best in town
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It’s important to brush your teeth twice a day to prevent cavities
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Thirty red balloons foated up into the sky. Valerie watched them in awe, wondering where they would end up.
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Once upon a time, a terrible ogre kidnapped princess Leona. For 16 years, she was locked away in his dungeon
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If you buy the J-500s, you’ll be able to run faster and jump higher!
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Harold the Hippo danced across the plains and dove gracefully into the watering hole
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During the Industrial Revolution, Jacob worked hard at the local factory. He hated the long hours, but he knew his family counted on him.
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Make sure to sleep at least eight hours every night. Doctors say that healthy sleep can help prevent illness!
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You should know that the human brain is made up of three diferent parts: the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem
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During the Revolutionary War, the 13 American colonies fought for independence from British rule.
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Long ago, in a deep, mysterious forest, a tiny fairy was born
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Students should have at least 15 minutes of recess during a school day. After all, students shouldn’t be expected to sit all day
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There are 24 time zones on Earth.
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Elizabeth lay awake in her bed, nervously listening to the sounds of cannons in the distance. It was 1775, the beginning of the Revolutionary War
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