Author's Purpose Craftivity with Three Reading Passages: 2nd and 3rd grade
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This author's purpose bundle is designed to teach students about an author's purpose for writing a literary piece in a way that will keep them engaged. This bundle has everything you need to teach your students about the THREE categories of author's purpose. The PIE acronym is used throughout thesePrice $11.00Original Price $20.99Save $9.99
Learning Objective
Students will write definitions for persuade, entertain, and inform. Students will read short passages and determine whether the author's purpose was to persuade, inform, or entertain.
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Author's Purpose: Here's a hands-on way to interact with the PIE acronym as it relates to author's purpose! Students write a definition for persuade, inform, and entertain. Then, they read three passages and use clues from the text to identify the author's purpose. The finished product makes a creative bulletin board or school hallway display!
Author's purpose PIE refers to...
✅ Persuade
✅ Inform
✅ Entertain
Students color their pie and crust, cut it out, and glue it together. They write definitions for persuade, entertain, and inform. Then they read the passage on three of the pie slices, and label the author's purpose for writing each passage. Student-friendly directions with visual supports are included!
I have used this version with my 2nd and 3rd grade students. (I take it a step further and use the PIE'ED version {CLICK HERE.} with my 4th and 5th grade students, adding "explain" and "describe".) ALL grade levels have thoroughly enjoyed this activity!
I have several more items related to author's purpose available in my store. (Just click on the links below to take a peek!)
Author's Purpose PIE PowerPoint (includes a companion handout!)
Author's Purpose PIE Task Cards
Author's Purpose PIE Printables: Assessment and Interactive Notebook Entry
Author's Purpose Writing Activity
Here's what teachers like you had to say about using this activity with their students:
- Emily L. said, "I loved having this resource. I found it beneficial and engaging. It was easy to use and low prep. My students enjoyed it as well."
- Cherry S. said, "I really love using a hands-on craftivity/demonstration to cement learning with my students after introducing a new topic. This was a very clear, practical demonstration of the role of author's purpose, and my kiddos really enjoyed getting to color and cut and put this together as a small group."
- Brooke M. said, "I loved this and so did my students! I love these in-depth crafts - it allowed my students time to work and discuss."
- Stacey U. said, "My students love your craftivities! They work so hard, and they always come out wonderfully! Great for monthly bulletin boards!"
- Lauren J. said, "My students had a great time making this, and it not only can be used for reference, but helped them practice the skill of Author's Purpose, as they did a fun activity with it!"
By Deb Hanson
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