Authors Purpose

What would the authors purpose be if they’re trying to make you laugh?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

 

It was a dark and spooky night and I was all alone in the old hotel bed. I tried to go to sleep, but I was too scared! My friends had told me too many stories about staying at this hotel, but I wanted to stay here anyways. All of a sudden I heard a rustling sound on the floor. I covered my head with the blanket in fear!

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

If the author wants you to vote for a certain person, what is their purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

If the author wants you to vote for a certain person, what is their purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain with a story about school
• to teach you how to get good grades
• to persuade you to work hard in school
• to explain the best colleges

What does the 'P' in PIE stand for?

• Play

• Pineapple

• Persuasive

• Process

What is the purpose of writing to inform?

• To make someone laugh

• To describe a dragon

• To convince someone

• To give information about a topic

What does the 'I' in PIE stand for?

• Imagine

• Introduce

• Ice cream

• Inform

What does the 'E' in PIE stand for?

• Eat

• Explain

• Entertain

• Erase