Teaching kids about an author's purpose using the P.I.E. (Persuade, Inform, Entertain) method is a practical approach to literary analysis. This method equips students with a valuable tool for understanding a writer's intention behind a piece of literature. With eight short paragraphs to analyze, it allows students to apply the P.I.E. method to pinpoint the author's purpose and support this with evidence from the text.

This worksheet provides eight brief paragraphs for students to read and identify the author's purpose, utilizing the P.I.E. framework. Remember P.I.E. when studying the author's purpose: P for Persuade, I for Inform, and E for Entertain.

Understanding whether an author aims to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain helps students engage more deeply with texts and evaluate the information presented. It allows them to discern bias, recognize different literary techniques, and appreciate the nuances in writing.