What's the Purpose?
A passage is full of facts about how sea turtles live and why they are endangered. What is the author's purpose?
Answer: To inform.
The author writes about facts and figures about the Nile River. PIE — which one is it?
Answer: Inform.
How do you know when a passage is meant to inform?
Answer: It is full of facts and information with no story or strong opinion.
A passage tells the funny story of a boy who accidentally brings his lizard to school. What is the author's purpose?
Answer: To entertain.
The author tells an imaginative story about a girl who hears a tree whispering to her. PIE — which one is it?
Answer: Entertain.
How do you know when a passage is meant to persuade?
Answer: The author shares an opinion and gives reasons to convince you to agree.
A passage argues that homework should be eliminated from schools and gives research to support it. What is the author's purpose?
Answer: To persuade.
The author argues that every city should have more parks and gives reasons and studies to support the opinion. PIE — which one is it?
Answer: Persuade.
How do you know when a passage is meant to entertain?
Answer: It tells a story that is fun, funny, imaginative, or mysterious.