RANDOM TRIVIA
P.I.E.
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Author's Purpose
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Author's Purpose
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Author's Purpose
100
What is Mrs. P. Ward's favorite color?
What is purple?
100
What do all three letters in PIE stand for?
What is Persuade?
What is Inform?
What is Entertain?
100
Scientists have found the fossil remains of the smallest dinosaur to ever roam North America. The bones were discovered in Colorado.
What is the purpose of this text?
What is to INFORM?
100
Mammals are one type of animal. Mammals have warm blood, fur or hair, and give birth to live young. Humans, monkeys, dogs, horses, and even hamsters are all mammals.
What is the purpose of this text?
What is to INFORM?
100
TWO PART question!!!!!!!!!
Once upon a time, there lived a princess in a faraway land. One day, she was captured by an evil witch! Soon Prince Charming rushed to save her and make her a queen.
What is the purpose of this text and how do you know?
HINT: Think of a plot diagram. What characteristics does a plot diagram include?
What is to ENTERTAIN?
Clues: It is a story. It includes characters, a conflict, and a resolution.
200
How many degrees does Mrs. P. Ward have?
What is two?
200
What is ONE example of a text that informs?
What is a newspaper/news article?
What is a nonfiction text?
What is directions?
200
The Food Group Pyramid tells you how to eat healthy. It is important to eat food from each food group every day.
What is the purpose?
What is to persuade?
200
If you’re looking for a classic book to read, you should try Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater.
What is the purpose?
What is to persuade?
200
TWO PART question!!!!!!!!!
During the water balloon fight, Katrina ducked beside the garage. She was shocked when she was sprayed with water and looked up to see that it was her mother squirting a hose at her.
What is the purpose of this text and how do you know?
What is to entertain and because it is a story.
300
What college did Mrs. P. Ward go to?
What is University of West Alabama (UWA)?
300
What is ONE example of a text that persuades?
What is a movie review/book review?
What is an editorial?
What is an advertisement?
300
If you live in a cold climate, you need to learn how to ski. Skiing is not only a wonderful way to stay active, it’s also a great way to spend time in the outdoors. Learning when you are young is essential because it is much scarier to learn how to ski as an adult.
What is the author's purpose?
What is PERSUADE?
300
William Wrigley Jr. made his fortune with chewing gum in the 20th century. He launched Juicy Fruit and Wrigley’s Spearmint gum in 1893. Wrigley wanted his product to become popular, so he sent out samples of gum to millions of Americans.
What is the author's purpose?
What is INFORM?
300
TWO PART question!!!!!!!!!
Research shows that if you want to become a better reader, you need to read often. Children who read frequently, read more fluently and have increased vocabulary. Reading for at least 20 minutes a day has a significant impact on children’s ability to read.
What is the author's purpose and how do you know?
What is INFORM?
Clues: It includes facts.
400
True or False: Trey Songz is Mrs. P. Ward's favorite male artist
What is true?
400
What is ONE example of a text that entertains?
What is a story?
What is a poem?
What is a play?
400
Doug knew that he had waited until the last minute to type his research paper, but he couldn't think of what he wanted to write. As Doug was frantically typing away on his computer, the power went out. He hadn't saved his documents. He screamed at the computer as it faded into blackness. Maybe it wouldn't have been too bad if he had a rough draft in which to work from, but he was writing and typing at the same time. Doug swore to himself that this would never happen to him again.
What is the purpose?
What is to entertain?
400
Do you ever go out and look at the stars? The stars fascinate many people, and some say that you can tell a lot about what will happen by studying them. The sky is divided into 88 known areas that scientists study. Inside these areas are many stars, which are called constellations. Many constellations were named as far back as the 1500s. Some named constellations are the zodiac signs; Aries, Pisces, and Taurus. Other constellations that might be familiar to you are the Little Dipper, Big Dipper, and the Great Bear.
What is the purpose?
What is to inform?
400
TWO PART question!!!!!!!!!
Our neighbor was anxious to tell us all about the car he had for sale. He said, “This is a great car. I’ve been careful to get it regular oil changes and check-ups. Also, there are not too many miles on the car. Oh, and you’ll love the price. It’s a steal for the great condition it is in.
What is the author's purpose and how do you know?
What is to persuade and because he is suggesting to buy a car?
500
Mrs. P. Ward's husband coaches what three sports?
What is football, basketball, and softball?
500
Surprise
You lose 100 points.... sorry =(
500
In a time long ago, there was a king who wanted to be the wealthiest monarch in all of the land. His name was King Midas. During King Midas’s rule, he had acquired many golden items, including gold vases, candlesticks, and jewelry, but he always wanted more. His love for gold was nearly as deep as his love for his only daughter.
What is the author’s purpose?
What is to entertain?
500
Surprise!!!
You get an extra 100 points! Congrats!
500
Did you know that left-handed people make up only 10% of the population? What causes someone to be left-handed? It has been discovered that people who are left-hand dominant have more family members that are left-handed. They are generally more creative, confident (many U.S. presidents were left-handed), and athletic. Left- handed people even have their own day. August 13th is International Left-Hander’s Day.
What is the author's purpose and how do you know?
What is to inform and because it gives facts about people who are left-handed?