
Author's Purpose (PIE'ED)
Authored by Ashley Frost
English
4th Grade
CCSS covered
Used 2+ times

AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
13 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In 1803, Lewis and Clark agreed to travel west and explore for President Thomas Jefferson. Sacagawea joined them on their exploration. They made maps, drew the plants and animals they saw, and explored rivers. It took them two years to travel from Washington, D.C. to the Pacific Ocean. What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Explain
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the Author's Purpose with the correct definition
A story to enjoy
Persuade
Giving information about a topic
Describe
Uses words that appeal to your 5 senses
Explain
A list of steps
Inform
Believe what the Author believes
Entertain
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Last summer, I spent two weeks at my grandparent's farm. They have a creek with crystal clear water, and I could see rainbow trout swimming in it! I could smell sweet honeysuckle everywhere, but I could also smell a terrible aroma from the hog barn. Pew! I enjoyed grandma's cripy, fried chicken the most! What is the author's purpose?
Entertain
Inform
Describe
Persuade
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RI.2.6
4.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Persuade, _______, Entertain, Explain, and Describe
Which Author's Purpose is missing?
(Type in lowercase letters)
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Imo's is the best place to eat pizza! Their cheese is one of a kind--provel! You will asbolutely love the crispy crust becuase it's better than all the other pizza restaurants. You must go to Imo's the next time you have a craving for pizza. What is the author's purpose?
Describe
Explain
Inform
Persuade
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Complete the chant!
The Author's Purpose is to give a piece of PIE
The Author's Purpose is to give a piece of PIE
The Author's Purpose is to give a piece of PIE
_____________________________________!
Persuade, inform or entertain. Don't forget explain, describe!
The Author's Purpose is to give a piece of PIE
What's the Author's Purpose?
Today is Thursday.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
We had a wonderful weekend! My dad took us to a new water park in the city. We enjoyed the slippery water slides, the gigantic wave pool, and ate some amazing food. My little sister was so tired she fell alseep on the way home, and she was as cute as a bug in her carseat. I hope we can go back to the waterpark soon! What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Entertain
Explain
Describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
12 questions
[MATH 4] U9L1_Fractions
Quiz
•
4th Grade
10 questions
Animals characteristics
Quiz
•
2nd - 4th Grade
10 questions
REVISION
Quiz
•
1st - 5th Grade
10 questions
Tes Diagnostik Non-Kognitif (kelas 2)
Quiz
•
1st - 5th Grade
12 questions
Adjective Comparison Quiz
Quiz
•
4th Grade
10 questions
Filling-out Forms
Quiz
•
4th - 5th Grade
12 questions
4th grade Food and Drinks review
Quiz
•
4th Grade
10 questions
PARAGRAPH
Quiz
•
4th - 6th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
7 questions
History of Valentine's Day
Interactive video
•
4th Grade
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
15 questions
Valentine's Day Trivia
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
6th Grade
Discover more resources for English
20 questions
Prefix and Suffix Review
Quiz
•
3rd - 5th Grade
7 questions
History of Valentine's Day
Passage
•
3rd - 5th Grade
20 questions
Inferences
Quiz
•
4th Grade
20 questions
Figurative Language Review
Quiz
•
4th Grade
15 questions
Theme
Lesson
•
3rd - 7th Grade
12 questions
Text Structures
Quiz
•
4th Grade
11 questions
Theme
Quiz
•
4th Grade
10 questions
Commas in a series
Quiz
•
4th Grade