Purpose of Writing

Pie 1

100

What does the E in PIE stand for?

Entertain

200

If an author wants to give you lots of information about something, what is their purpose?

To Inform the reader.

300

Ted was nervous about soccer tryouts. He practiced a lot, day and night. On the day of the tryouts, he was scared, but he did his best. Finally, he found out he made the team!

 To Entertain

Pie 2

100

What does the I in PIE stand for?

Inform

200

If an author is trying to get you to do something, what is their purpose?

To persuade you.

300

Dear Governor Perry, I think you should send more money to my school to help us buy some new computers for our classroom. We would be able to learn more and have fun. Sincerely, Mrs. Tyne's Class.

 To Persuade.

Pie 3

100

What does the P in PIE stand for?

Persuade

200

Florida is a state in the southern United States. The capital is Tallahassee, and the state bird is the mockingbird. There are many beaches in Florida.

 Inform 

300

The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861. It was a war between the Northern states and the Southern states. Abraham Lincoln led the North to victory.

 Inform

Pie 4

100

What do all three letters in PIE stand for?

Persuade Inform Entertain

200

Freddy went to Six Flags on Saturday and rode all kinds of roller coasters. There were spinning roller coasters, upside down, and crazy coasters! He had so much fun!

  Entertain

300

I think dogs make the best pets! They are much nicer than lots of other animals, and they are very smart. You can train them to do all sorts of things. Dogs are definitely better than all other pets!

 To persuade.