🥧 Author's Purpose: PIE

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P = Persuade (convince you) · I = Inform (teach facts) · E = Entertain (a fun story). Circle P, I or E.

1.A funny story about a pig who wants to fly.P I E

2.A page telling how many teeth sharks have.P I E

3.An advert saying "Buy Sparkle Toothpaste — it's the best!"P I E

4.A comic about two friends lost in a giant sock drawer.P I E

5.A letter asking the principal to add more recess.P I E

6.A book explaining how volcanoes form.P I E

Think about a book you read this week. What was the author's purpose? How do you know?

Answer key: 1. E · 2. I · 3. P · 4. E · 5. P · 6. I

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Grade 1 (ages 6–7)Reading comprehensionFree printable PDF

About this grade 1 worksheet

Free 1st grade reading worksheet: is the author trying to Persuade, Inform or Entertain? Decide for each short text. Works with any book from the free Pagine library. Skill: Reading skill: author's purpose: pie. Level: Grade 1 — also suits Year 2 (UK).

For teachers: skills & standards

CCSS RI.1.6: Distinguish between information from pictures and from words
Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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Reading skill: author's purpose: pie.

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🥧 Author's Purpose: PIE

Think about a book you read this week. What was the author's purpose? How do you know?

About this grade 1 worksheet

For teachers: skills & standards

Frequently asked questions

Is this worksheet free?

What age is it for?

What skills does it build?

Where can I find grade 1 books to read with it?

More reading comprehension worksheets

📚 Read along: 20,000+ free books in the Pagine e-reader