Author's Purpose (PIE)
What is the Author's Purpose?
Phonics
Author's Purpose and Texts
100

The author gives true, factual information to teach readers about a topic.

Inform

100

What is the author's purpose for writing this text?


Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Pete the Cat, Curious George

Entertain

100

Which two of the following words rhyme?

Rate

Mat

Eight

Have

Rate

Eight

100

Name one text where the author's purpose is to Entertain.

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200

The author writes something for a reader’s enjoyment

Entertain

200
What is the author's purpose for writing this text?


In this article, the author tried to convince readers that fried and greasy food is unhealthy for people. The author wants readers to eat healthier and gives reasons why readers should change what they eat.

Persuade

200

Which two words have the same vowel sound?

Night

Bait

Stand

Grading

Bait

Grading

200
Name one text where the author's purpose is to Inform.

________

300

The author tries to convince the reader to do something or to agree with them

Persuade

300

What is the author's purpose for writing this text?


This text teaches readers about how to play soccer. This text gives real facts about soccer.

Inform

300

What letter can you add to this word to change the vowel to a long a sound?

Fad

E (Fade)

300
Give a topic an author might persuade readers about.

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