Easy as PIE

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An easy way to remember the three main purposes is the word PIE.

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What you'll learn · 1 of 2

An easy way to remember the three main purposes is the word PIE. P is for persuade: the author wants you to do or believe something. I is for inform: the author wants to teach you facts. E is for entertain: the author wants you to enjoy it.

What you'll learn · 2 of 2

Let's sort three texts. 'Vote for Mia for class helper! ' is P. 'The sun is a star' is I. 'The moon wore sunglasses to the beach' is E. When you finish reading, think 'P, I, or E? ' and pick the one that fits best.

Key points

1P = persuade.
2I = inform.
3E = entertain.

Question 1

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What does the I in PIE stand for?

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Question 2

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'The moon wore sunglasses to the beach.' Which letter of PIE fits?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

Question 3

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'Vote for Mia for class helper!' Which letter of PIE fits?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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