Author's purpose mini lesson

By Gara Cruz Flores

Author’s Purpose
Mini lesson

INFORM:

• Explains

• Gives information

• Usually nonfiction

• Teaches facts

​ENTERTAIN:

• Makes you laugh or feel

• Fiction, myths, stories

• Tells a story

PERSUADE:

• Gives opinions

• Uses strong language

• Tries to convince

Multiple Choice

What are the three reasons for writing?

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

• Personal, Interview, Entertain

• Persuade, Irony, Entertain

• Personal, Inform, Evolve

Multiple Choice

An author's purpose is...

• the reason an author writes
• the reason an author teaches
• author's sense of humor
• author's way of life. 

Multiple Choice

Dear Edith, 
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

Multiple Choice

Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

Multiple Choice

Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

Multiple Choice

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

Advertisements are created to:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Multiple Choice

The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain