Description

Author’s Purpose PIE Reading Interactive Notebook Activities

Make learning about Author’s Purpose PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain) fun and hands-on with this interactive notebook! This resource is designed to help your students dig into texts and understand why an author writes—whether it’s to persuade, inform, or entertain.

Through engaging activities and simple templates, students will explore different examples of author’s purpose in both fiction and nonfiction texts. They’ll learn to identify key details, match texts to the correct purpose, and even practice creating their own writing with a specific purpose in mind. It’s the perfect way to make reading comprehension more interactive and exciting!

Author’s Purpose PIE Interactive Notebook Pages Include:

• Circle foldover: What are the three types of author’s purpose? (persuade, inform, entertain)
• Flipbook sort activity: sort the definitions to the correct vocabulary word (persuade, inform, entertain)
• Circle foldover: Examples of the persuade author’s purpose
• Circle foldover: Examples of the inform author’s purpose
• Circle foldover: Examples of the entertain author’s purpose
• Chart sort activity: Sort the examples of author’s purpose into the correct category
• Pocket sort activity: Sort the examples of author’s purpose into the correct pocket

What Is Included?

You will receive a PDF that includes directions, real-life images, answer keys, and flippable templates.

What Makes These Different from Other Interactive Notebooks?

• Differentiated for All Learners: Adaptable to various learning needs, this notebook comes with three levels of notebook pieces—students can either fill in the notes, use fill-in-the-blanks, or work with pre-filled templates for additional support.
• Efficient Cutting: All pieces are designed for easy, quick cutting, so you spend less time prepping and more time teaching.
• Eco-Friendly and Paper-Saving: Each page is designed to serve two students when cut, making this resource both budget- and environmentally-friendly.

Why Do I Need These In My Classroom?

• Engaging and Hands-On: Keeps students actively involved in learning about author’s purpose with folding templates, matching, and brainstorming.
• Perfect for Any Text: Works with both fiction and nonfiction, making it flexible for all kinds of reading lessons.
• Differentiated for All Learners: Includes options for fill-in-the-blank notes, partially completed templates, and independent work for every level.
• Saves Prep Time: Simple, quick-cut pieces let you spend more time teaching and less time on prep.
• Paper-Friendly Design: Each printable can serve two students, saving paper and reducing costs.

Still Have Questions About This Author’s Purpose PIE Interactive Notebook?

Don’t hesitate to reach out! Email me at Questions@GlitterinThird.com, and I’ll be happy to assist you.