Authors Purpose

Graphic Organizer

Name_________________________________________
Date__________________________________________
Story Title: _____________________________________
Author: ________________________________________

PIE
Persuade
Inform
Entertain

An author usually writes to persuade, inform, or entertain (and sometimes to

explain or express feelings). As you read, think about the authors purpose, then check the box(es) that apply.
Give examples from the story to support your choices and write them in the Supporting Evidence column.
To Persuade

Supporting Evidence:

To Inform

Supporting Evidence:

To Entertain

Supporting Evidence:

Express Feelings or to Explain (How to)

Supporting Evidence: