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🥧 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 4 (ages 9–10)Reading comprehensionFree printable PDF

About this grade 4 worksheet

Free 4th 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 4 — also suits Year 5 (UK).

For teachers: skills & standards

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Is this worksheet free?

Yes — it is free to print for home or the classroom. Sign in with a free Pagine account, then use the Print button or save it as a PDF.

What age is it for?

It is designed for Grade 4 (ages 9–10), but use it with any child who is ready.

What skills does it build?

Reading skill: author's purpose: pie.

Where can I find grade 4 books to read with it?

Pagine's free library has 20,000+ children's books you can read in the Pagine e-reader or the free Pagine app — sorted by age and grade, with free audiobooks too.

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