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Author's Purpose

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Learning about an Author's Purpose, we find that there are three reasons why an author may write: P.I.E.

What does the "P" stand for?

a)

Purpose

b)

Persuade

c)

Popcorn

d)

Perky

2.

Learning about an Author's Purpose, we find that there are three reasons why an author may write: P.I.E.

What does the "I" stand for?

a)

Inform

b)

Investigate

c)

Ipad

d)

Illusion

3.

Learning about an Author's Purpose, we find that there are three reasons why an author may write: P.I.E.

What does the "E" stand for?

a)

Endanger

b)

Engage

c)

Entertain

d)

English

4.

What is the author's purpose for this book?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

5.

What would the author's purpose be to write a letter to a parent asking them to buy a new Playstation 5?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

6.

What is the author's purpose for this book?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

7.

What is the author's purpose for writing directions on how to use an iPhone?

a)

Pursuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

8.

What is the author's purpose for this book?

a)

Pursuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

9.

What is the author's purpose if a child writes a note to their teacher asking to be allowed to redo an assignment?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

10.

What is the author's purpose for this book?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain