Author's Pupose PIEED

The reason an author writes is called....

• point of view

• author's purpose

• theme

• reasons

The purpose of a billboard asking you to vote for a certain person for mayor.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• describe

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

The purpose of a listing on Zillow telling you about all the features of a house you might buy.

• persuade

• entertain

• describe

• explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.2B

The purpose of the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book your mom bought for you.

• describe

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

The purpose of the recipe you looked up for BBQ ribs.

• inform

• explain

• entertain

• describe

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2D

The purpose of the book full of facts about slavery that you check out from the library.

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

• describe

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

Cold, rainy days make me feel so sleepy! It's hard for me to pay attention, especially when we don't get to go outside. However, I really love the way it smells when it storms. Everything is fresh and clean!

• describe

• inform

• explain

• entertain

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.W.5.3D

In order to be successful when baking, you must first read all of the instructions. You need to make sure that you preheat your oven and that you have all your ingredients before you start mixing things. Once you've checked your supplies, you can begin.

• inform

• describe

• explain

• persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.W.5.2B

Did you know that the Titanic sank in 1912? At the time it was the largest thing on the ocean, and a great way to travel. It had luxurious rooms, dining areas, and activities! They called Titanic "unsinkable", but not even Titanic could beat the iceberg that sent her sinking to the bottom of the Atlantic.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• explain

Sally crept down the hallway, holding her breath. She was sure she'd heard something moving in the next room. She peeked around the corner as she watched the lights flicker...what would she find when she opened the door?

• entertain

• explain

• describe

• persuade

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.W.5.3B