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Author's Purpose PIE'ED

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

Once upon a time, a beautiful princess was captured by a fire breathing dragon. It was up to the knight in shining armor to save her

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

2.

These new shoes are the best shoes you could ever buy! They make you jump higher, run faster, and kick harder. Get yourself a pair today!

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

3.

Abe Lincoln was born in Kentucky. His family lived in a log cabin on a farm. When he grew up, he became a lawyer, and then the 16th president of the United States.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

4.

Rice Krispie Treat Recipe

1- Melt butter and marshmallows together in a pan

2- Stir in Rice Krispie Cereal

3- Lay in pan and cut

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

5.

You should eat ice cream because it is so good! There are so many different flavors to choose from. You can eat it with a spoon out of a bowl or in a delicious cone.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

6.

We walked along the beach; I could feel the water on my face as the wind hit me. The sound of the water hitting the giant rocks was so calming. The sand felt so warm between my toes and the sun hit my cheeks to warm me up. The sound of seagulls in the air and children playing were a faint sound in the distance.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

7.

Roses are red, violets are blue. Sugar is sweet and so are you!

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

8.

The United States is one of the three countries that make up North America. It is made up of 50 states. The capitol is Washington D.C.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

9.

I went to the zoo with my family last week. We saw all different types of animals and we had a picnic. My favorite animals to see were the giraffes.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

10.

How to Get to Grandma’s House

1- Turn left onto Jefferson Street. Drive for 7 miles

2- Turn right onto Davison Street. Drive for 10 miles

3- Turn left onto Ryan Road. Drive for 2 miles

4- Turn left onto Michaelson Drive. You have arrived to Grandma’s House!

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

11.

As I walked through the carnival I could smell the buttery popcorn and the sweet cotton candy. I could hear children laughing as the clown was making them balloon animals. POP! a balloon just popped and all the children laughed again. The wind whipped through my hair as I approached the very top of the Ferris wheel and everything looked so tiny below me.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

12.

My teacher is the best teacher in the whole world. Everyone should have her as a teacher because she is so sweet and kind. She always helps me with my work and takes us outside for recess

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe