
Exploring the Author's Purpose: Persuade, Inform, Explain, Entertain
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English
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1st - 5th Grade
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Emma Peterson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'P' in PIE acronym stand for in author's purpose?
Predict
Play
Process
Persuade
Tags
TEKS.ELA.1.9E
TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I
TEKS.ELA.3.10
TEKS.ELA.4.10
TEKS.ELA.5.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is an example of a persuasive statement?
How to care for fish.
Describing a sunset.
Lay's potato chips contain salt, potatoes, and other ingredients.
Lay's potato chips are the best because everyone loves them.
Tags
TEKS.ELA.1.10A
TEKS.ELA.1.9E
TEKS.ELA.2.9E
TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I
TEKS.ELA.2.9E.II
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of informative writing?
To entertain
To convince
To provide information
To describe
Tags
TEKS.ELA.1.9D
TEKS.ELA.2.9D
TEKS.ELA.3.9D
TEKS.ELA.4.9D
TEKS.ELA.5.9D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which example fits the 'Inform' category of author's purpose?
How to take care of fish
I don't like to get up in the morning
Everyone should eat watermelon
Marvel movies are exciting
Tags
TEKS.ELA.1.9E
TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I
TEKS.ELA.3.10
TEKS.ELA.4.10
TEKS.ELA.5.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'Explain' involve in the context of author's purpose?
Describing a scene vividly
Telling a fictional story
Giving steps or a process
Arguing a point
Tags
TEKS.ELA.1.10
TEKS.ELA.1.9E
TEKS.ELA.2.10
TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I
TEKS.ELA.5.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can you identify an activity that involves explaining?
Reading a novel
Describing your favorite meal
Convincing someone to vote
Teaching someone how to make toast
Tags
TEKS.ELA.RI.9C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'E' in PIE acronym stand for?
Explain
Evaluate
Entertain
Engage
Tags
TEKS.ELA.1.9E
TEKS.ELA.2.10
TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I
TEKS.ELA.3.10
TEKS.ELA.4.10
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