Author's Purpose (P.I.E.E.)

Author's Purpose

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose?
A map of the school showing all of the emergency exits.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose?
A note from your friend asking you to be his science partner.

• Entertain
• Inform
• Persuade

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose?
A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.

• Entertain
• Inform
• Persuade

Multiple Choice

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. 
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you with a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
• to teach you about the animals in the circus
• to persuade you to visit the circus
• to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

Multiple Choice

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard
• to teach how to play basketball
• to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
• to explain the rules of basketball

Multiple Choice

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What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you with a story about artists
• to teach you how all artists become famous
• to persuade you to attend an art program
• to explain how to paint a sunset

Multiple Choice

The boys were happy when they woke up to find that it was windy outside. It would be a perfect day to fly a kite. They grabbed their kites and went to the park. They spent the whole day there having kite contests and races. The best part was that no one broke or lost his kite. 

• The author's purpose is to explain the best day ever for flying kites.
• The author's purpose was to entertain you with a story about two boys who have a great day playing together at the park.
• The author's purpose is to tell you about the perfect conditions for flying a kite.
• The author's purpose is to inform you about what is needed to fly a kite.

Multiple Choice

I walked up to my house when I saw balloons on the front porch. So I walked faster and went inside the house. All of a sudden I heard “Surprise!” and all my friends jumped out with presents in their hands. My birthday wasn’t until next week so I was really surprised and happy.

• The author's purpose is to educate you about a boy and his surprise party.
• The author's purpose is to amuse you with a story about a boy who gets a birthday surprise a week early.
• The author's purpose is to persuade you to plan a surprise party.
• The author's purpose is to express how a boy felt about his surprise party.

Multiple Choice

Volunteering is a very rewarding experience. There are many ways you can volunteer. For example, you can help clean up a playground. Volunteering benefits other people and also will make you feel good about yourself.

• The author's purpose is to convince you to become a volunteer.
• The author's purpose is to entertain you with a story about volunteering.
• The author's purpose is to explain all the aspects of volunteering.
• The author's purpose is to inform you about the opportunities and rewards of volunteering.

Multiple Choice

Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and can not do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.

• The author's purpose is to explain why rules are important and convince you to follow the rules.
• The author's purpose is to inform you about rules.
• The author's purpose is to educate you about rules.
• The author's purpose is to educate you about the importance of rules.

Multiple Choice

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. 
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you with a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
• to teach you about the animals in the circus
• to persuade you to visit the circus
• to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

Multiple Choice

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you with a story about artists
• to teach you how all artists become famous
• to persuade you to attend an art program
• to explain how to paint a sunset

Poll

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