Theme and Author's Purpose

What is the definition of "theme"?

• the message of the story

• when you understand the author

• how the story makes you feel

• who wrote the story

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The P in PIE stands for....

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does the E in PIE mean?

• Elaborate

• Entertain

• Embellish

• Educate

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

The I in PIE stands for...

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

A simile....

• compares two things without using "like" or "as"

• when author informs the reader

• compares two things using "like" or "as"

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the correct acronym for finding out the author's purpose?

• PIE

• EAT

• PIA

• PEA

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the author's purpose of the book in the picture?

• The author wants to entertain you with a fiction story about bugs.

• The author wants you to buy your own pet bug.

• The author is summarizing his life.

• The author wants to inform you about bugs.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Does a metaphor use "like" or "as" to compare?

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the author's purpose of the book in the picture?

• persuade

• inform

• educate

• entertain

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

In nonfiction, the author's purpose is to ____

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6