What's the Purpose?
A passage is full of facts about how the water cycle works. What is the author's purpose?
Answer: To inform.
The author writes about facts and information about dolphins. PIE — which one is it?
Answer: Inform.
How do you know a passage is meant to inform?
Answer: It is full of facts and information with no story or strong opinion.
A passage tells the story of a silly dragon who was afraid of fire. What is the author's purpose?
Answer: To entertain.
The author tells a fun made up story about a robot making a grilled cheese sandwich. PIE — which one is it?
Answer: Entertain.
How do you know a passage is meant to entertain?
Answer: It tells a story that is fun, funny, or imaginative.
A passage argues that all kids should wear helmets while riding bikes and gives reasons why. What is the author's purpose?
Answer: To persuade.
The author argues that schools should start later and gives research to support it. PIE — which one is it?
Answer: Persuade.
How do you know a passage is meant to persuade?
Answer: The author shares their opinion and gives reasons to convince you to agree with them.