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Author's Purpose: PIE Reading Comprehension and Persuasive Informational Entertain Practice

Reading Comprehension Questions
Grade 4
English

Author's Purpose: PIE Reading Comprehension and Persuasive Informational Entertain Practice

Identifying the Author's Purpose

Authors write for different reasons. We use the acronym P.I.E. to remember them:
  • Persuade: To convince the reader to do or believe something.
  • Inform: To give the reader facts and information.
  • Entertain: To tell a story or provide enjoyment.
Read each passage below. Label it as Persuade, Inform, or Entertain, and write one sentence explaining why.


Passage 1

You must help save the majestic sea turtles! Every year, thousands of these gentle creatures get hurt by plastic trash in the ocean. It is our responsibility to clean up our beaches and use less plastic. If we don't act now, we might lose them forever. Join our local volunteer group this Saturday and make a real difference for our marine friends. Your help matters!
Purpose (P, I, or E):
Justification:


Passage 2

The sun is a powerful source of energy that we can use to make electricity. Solar panels are flat, blue rectangles made of special cells that capture sunlight. When light hits these cells, it creates an electric current. This energy can power lights, computers, and even entire houses. Using the sun’s energy is great because it is clean and never runs out.
Purpose (P, I, or E):
Justification:


Passage 3

Barnaby the cat was no ordinary pet. One Tuesday morning, he decided he was tired of tuna and wanted a pancake instead. He hopped onto the kitchen counter, tied a tiny apron around his waist, and began flipping batter with his paws. "A little more syrup," he meowed happily. His owner, Mrs. Higgins, rubbed her eyes in disbelief as Barnaby served breakfast.
Purpose (P, I, or E):
Justification:


Follow-up Questions

  1. In Passage 1, which sentence best shows that the author is trying to PERSUADE the reader? A. Plastic trash is in the ocean. B. Join our local volunteer group this Saturday. C. Sea turtles are gentle creatures. D. Every year, thousands of these creatures get hurt.
  1. What is the primary goal of Passage 2? A. To explain the facts about how solar panels create energy. B. To describe what the sun looks like from Earth. C. To convince people to buy solar panels immediately. D. To tell a funny story about blue rectangles.
  1. Which detail from Passage 3 proves the author's purpose is to ENTERTAIN? A. The story takes place on a Tuesday morning. B. The cat meowed when he wanted more syrup. C. Mrs. Higgins is the owner of the cat. D. A cat wearing an apron and cooking pancakes is a fictional, fun idea.