Infer Author's Purpose

Infer Author's Purpose

Open Ended

What are the 3 main reasons that an author writes?

Multiple Choice

Halloween is the best holiday of the year! Everyone should go out and get a costume. If you can’t find one to buy, make one. Halloween is better than the other holidays because you get to trick-or-treat with your friends.

What is the author's purpose?

• describe how much fun Halloween can be

• enlighten the reader on the Halloween holiday

• explain why Halloween should be celebrated

• explain how to celebrate Halloween

Multiple Choice

The United States has five branches of the military. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines are the five branches. Each branch serves an important role for the country. The country relies on the people who serve in order to protect freedom.

What is the author's purpose?

• explain the differences between the five military branches

• inform the reader of the different military branches

• explain why the military is important

• inform the reader of what the military does for the United States

Multiple Choice

Smoking is a bad habit. Smoking costs Americans thousands of dollars a year. It also causes major health problems. There are over 4,800 chemicals found in one cigarette. Smoking is a habit that people can choose to quit, but it takes a lot of effort.

What is the author's purpose?

• convince smokers to stop smoking

• inform the reader of what is in cigarettes

• explain what causes people to smoke cigarettes

• explain why smoking is a bad habit

Multiple Choice

Birthdays are celebrated around the world. In the United States, people celebrate with cake and candles. Many places have a special song they sing to celebrate birthdays. In Mexico, a birthday is celebrated with a piñata filled with candy. People use a broomstick to hit the piñata.

What is the author's purpose?

• compare how birthdays are celebrated around the world

• explain the importance of celebrating birthdays

• describe how people use pinatas for birthdays

• explain how to celebrate a birthday in Mexico