PIE
Author's Purpose
Cause & Effect
Context Clues
Idioms
100
What does the E in PIE stand for?
Entertain
100
If an author is trying to get you to do something or think a certain way, what is their purpose?
To persuade you.
100
Cause = ______________ Effect = ___________________
Cause = WHY something happened Effect = WHAT happened
100
City workers cleaned the rubbish from the corner lot. Many people dump junk on this lot. What does rubbish mean?
It means junk.
100
Penny complained to her dad that her science project would take her all weekend to finish. Her dad said, "Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day." What does "Rome wasn't built in a day" mean?
It means that things take time to accomplish.
200
What does the I in PIE stand for?
Inform
200
The old house at the end of the gravel road looks very creepy at nighttime. It is one of the oldest houses in town. A long time ago, it was nicely painted and had a beautiful garden in front. Over time, the house started to fall apart with it's age and lack of care. The paint has faded, the shudders are in need of repair and the garden has become overgrown. The house is in need of many repairs.
To give information about the old house.
200
The pond froze because it was very cold last night. Cause = ______________________________________ Effect = ______________________________________
Cause = it was very cold last night Effect = the pond froze
200
Tommy excelled in swimming and had six trophies to show for it. What does it mean if he excelled?
He is really good at swimming.
200
The teacher said, "That is enough monkey business class!" It's time to settle down and get to work." What does monkey business mean?
It means silliness
300
What is a synonym for persuade?
Convince
300
Fall is a season that occurs between September 22 and December 21. Sometimes people refer to Fall as Autumn. I think Fall is better than any other season. The trees are beautiful and Fall sports are awesome. It's hard not to like Fall because the weather is just perfect. It's not too hot and not too cold. Fall is simply the best!
Persuade you that Fall is the best season.
300
The chain on the bicycle broke, therefore, the wheels did not turn. Cause = ______________________________________ Effect = ______________________________________
Cause = the chain on the bicycle broke Effect = the wheels did not turn.
300
"Wash those grimy hands before you sit down at the dinner table." said my older sister when we came in from digging an underground hideout. What does grimy mean?
dirty
300
Jamie wants to sign up for basketball, chess club, speech team, and the school newspaper for next year. Her mother said, "Make sure you don't bite off more than you can chew!" What does "bite off more than you can chew" mean?
It means to not take on more than you can handle.
400
What does PIE tell you?
Why the author wrote the story or passage.
400
Football is an exciting sport. The game is split into offense and defense. Offense is when you have the ball and defense is when the other team has control of the ball. To play football, you need special equipment. Some equipment includes football pads, helmet and cleats.
To inform you about football
400
The photograph was really dark because the flash on the camera did not work. Cause = ______________________________________ Effect = ______________________________________
Cause = The flash on the camera did not work. Effect = The photograph was really dark.
400
Heat from the sun warms water in lakes, rivers, and oceans. This water turns into vapor. This gas rises into the air. What context clue tells us another word for vapor?
This gas rises into the air.
400
"Well," signed Jimmy, "I forgot my homework. I guess it is time to tell my teacher and face the music." What does "face the music" mean?
Face the music means to own the consequences of something.
500
Explain what all three letters of PIE mean.
P stands for persuade, which means to convince the reader of something. I stands for inform, which means to give the reader information. E stands for entertain, which means to hold the reader's attention or interest
500
There are many things you can do with a pumpkin. For example, you can use it for decoration by placing it on your door step or on a table as a center piece. You can also bake with it! Pumpkin pie is delicious! Finally, you can take the seeds from inside a pumpkin and toast them in the oven to make a tasty treat. Those are just a few of the things you can do with pumpkins.
To INFORM you of things you can do with pumpkins.
500
The students worked with chemicals in science class. They wore safety googles to protect their eyes. Cause = ______________________________________ Effect = ______________________________________
Cause = The students worked with chemicals in science class. Effect = They wore safety googles to protect their eyes.
500
The grandparents were ecstatic with the birth of another grandchild. What does ecstatic mean?
Really happy or excited
500
Once in a blue moon, Veronica's dad takes her to a baseball game for a special treat. What does "once in a blue moon" mean?
It doesn't happen too often.
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