Author's Purpose Game Show

🕵️‍♂️ CODE CRACKER MISSION INITIALIZED

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR
TRYING TO DO?

Become an Author’s Purpose Detective & lead your team to victory!

P

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Letter P

PERSUADE

To convince you to THINK, BELIEVE, or DO something!

I

📚

Letter I

INFORM

To give you real FACTS, teach real science, or explain how things work!

E

🎭

Letter E

ENTERTAIN

To amuse you, hook your imagination with stories, or spark pure FUN!

🔥 ROUND 1: MYSTERY MISSION

🔎 WHAT'S THE AUTHOR'S SECRET MISSION?

Interpreting Secret Evidence Case File #1

"Did you know that octopuses have three hearts and blue blood?"

Teacher Quick Award for this round:

🧠 DETECTIVE TOOLKIT

MASTER THE P.I.E. FORMULA

Click the clue badges below to inspect hidden fingerprint signals!

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PERSUADE

Goal: Influence Action

The author wants to change your mind, buy something, vote, or take immediate action!

🔍 Detective Clues (Click):

Example: "You must recycle your cans today to protect tomorrow."

📚

INFORM

Goal: Teach Facts

The author is sharing proven facts, real history, science data, or objective how-to steps.

🔍 Detective Clues (Click):

Example: "Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, with 95 moons."

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ENTERTAIN

Goal: Captivate & Amuse

The author wants to make you laugh, feel suspense, cry, or imagine exciting fantasy adventures!

🔍 Detective Clues (Click):

Example: "The wizard slipped on banana peel potion and floated up to the ceiling."

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PRO TIP FOR DETECTIVES:

Click any clue badge above to test your understanding before the team battles!

Got it!

⚡ ROUND 2: PIE POWER CLASH

10-SECOND TEAM HUDDLE

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Countdown

10s

TOPIC: SPACE Challenge 1 of 6

"Astronomers estimate there are over 100 billion galaxies in the observable universe."

🏃 ROUND 3: KINESTHETIC ARENA

MOVE TO YOUR PURPOSE!

Students: Stand up & walk to the designated room corner before the countdown expires!

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Corner A

PERSUADE

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Corner B

INFORM

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Corner C

ENTERTAIN

Station 1 of 8 ● Everyone on your feet!

"Electric scooters should be banned on crowded sidewalks because they cause dangerous accidents."

🕵️ ROUND 4: FORENSIC TEXT EVIDENCE

WHAT CLUES DID THE AUTHOR LEAVE?

Identify the EXACT literary fingerprints before naming the purpose!

INVESTIGATION DOSSIER Case 1 of 4

"Turn off the lights when you leave the room! Saving electricity helps protect our planet."

Which clue did the author leave behind?

⚔️ ROUND 5: TEAM CREATION BATTLE

THE TRIPLE-PIE WRITE OFF!

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60-Sec Battle Clock

60s

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LIONS

Assigned Topic: 📱 SMARTPHONES & AI

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TIGERS

Assigned Topic: 🐶 EXOTIC PETS

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EAGLES

Assigned Topic: 🎮 VIDEO GAMES

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WOLVES

Assigned Topic: 🌍 OCEAN RESCUE

Teacher Instructions: Give each team 60 seconds to write 3 punchy sentences on whiteboards or chart paper (1 Inform, 1 Persuade, 1 Entertain). Call on teams to read aloud, then tap the checkmarks to reward them!

⚠️ ROUND 6: ADVANCED PITFALLS

TRICKY PURPOSE: FIND THE MAIN MISSION!

⚠️ WARNING: Texts contain both facts & opinions!

Tricky Case 1 of 5 What is the PRIMARY purpose?

"Scientists have discovered that exercise can improve memory and mood. So, stop sitting on the couch and get moving! Everyone should exercise for at least thirty minutes every single day."

🏆 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

THE ULTIMATE PIE CHALLENGE!

🟢 LEVEL 1: EASY

Question 1 of 10 RAPID FIRE SHOWDOWN

"The blue whale can weigh up to 200 tons, making it the heaviest creature ever known."

🎟️ DETECTIVE BADGE CHECK

CLASSROOM EXIT TICKET

Bring your final answer to earn your certified PIE Sleuth badge!

"Bring your own reusable water bottle to school! It will dramatically reduce single-use plastic waste and help protect marine life in our oceans."

Step 1: Select the Author's Purpose:

Step 2: How do you know? (Cite text evidence clues):

🎉 GRAND FINALE CEREMONY

AUTHOR’S PURPOSE MASTERS!

All four detective squads completed their training! Here are the official championship standings:

REMEMBER YOUR PERMANENT SLEUTH CODE:

🥧 PERSUADE

Convinces you to think, believe, buy, or act.

📚 INFORM

Teaches real facts, statistics, and definitions.

🎭 ENTERTAIN

Hooks imagination, humor, drama, or adventure.

WHAT IS THE AUTHORTRYING TO DO?

PERSUADE

INFORM

ENTERTAIN

🔎 WHAT'S THE AUTHOR'S SECRET MISSION?

MASTER THE P.I.E. FORMULA

PERSUADE

INFORM

ENTERTAIN

PRO TIP FOR DETECTIVES:

10-SECOND TEAM HUDDLE

MOVE TO YOUR PURPOSE!

PERSUADE

WHAT CLUES DID THE AUTHOR LEAVE?

THE TRIPLE-PIE WRITE OFF!

LIONS

TIGERS

EAGLES

WOLVES

TRICKY PURPOSE: FIND THE MAIN MISSION!

THE ULTIMATE PIE CHALLENGE!

CLASSROOM EXIT TICKET

AUTHOR’S PURPOSE MASTERS!

REMEMBER YOUR PERMANENT SLEUTH CODE:

⭐ AWARD +1 POINT

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WHAT IS THE AUTHOR
TRYING TO DO?