Author's Purpose 2

Krystal was walking home from school one day when she saw something glinting in the grass. She bent down and picked up a large, gold key. It was almost as big as her hand! The top of the key had strange markings on it that she could not read. Krystal put the key in her pocket and continued on her way. She did not see the elf watching from behind a fence post. 
What is the author's purpose? 

• inform
• persuade
• entertain
• desccribe

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

Here are three reasons why you should increase my allowance. First, I have been doing extra chores around the house over the last few months. Second, my allowance has been the same for three years, so it's time for a raise. And third, I want to save money to buy a new bicycle, and a larger allowance would really help.
What is the author's purpose? 

• entertain
• inform
• persuade
• describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

If you want to mail a letter to another person, you will need to put it in an envelope. Then you will need to write the person's address on the front. You will also want to write your own address in the upper left hand corner. The stamp goes in the upper right hand corner. Finally, you need to put your letter in a mailbox so the mail carrier can collect it.
What is the author's purpose? 

• entertain
• inform
• persuade
• describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

"Have no fear, Super Shoe Man is here!" Everyone on the sidewalk stared at the superhero who had landed on the sidewalk in front of them. "I see your sandal strap has broken," he said to the little girl who had just taken off her sandal. "Here is a new one to replace it." As the girl put on her new sandal, everyone clapped and cheered. Super Shoe Man had saved the day again! 
What is the author's purpose? 

• entertain
• inform
• persuade
• describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

I would not eat that candy if I were you. It is filled with artificial colors and flavors. The first ingredient is sugar. This candy is not good for your body. How about trying a sweet, juicy piece of fruit instead? Fruit taste great and is loaded with important vitamins and minerals. So the next time you want a snack, skip the candy and reach for an apple or banana instead! 
What is the author's purpose? 

• entertain
• inform
• persuade
• describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

I know that you want to go to the zoo today, but I would rather go to the beach. It is going to be so hot and it would be so nice to cool off in the water. We could bring the big beach ball to play with. We could build a sandcastle. I will even let you bury me in the sand. We could get ice cream at the snack bar after lunch. Doesn't the beach sound like more fun than the zoo? 
What is the author's purpose? 

• entertain
• inform
• persuade 
• describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

Deep sea anglerfish live in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean. They have huge, sharp teeth and look very scary. But even if you encountered one, you would not need to be frightened.  Most deep sea anglerfish are very small. In fact, a deep sea anglerfish could fit inside a teacup. 
What is the author's purpose? 

• inform
• persuade
• entertain
• describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

One hot summer day, Lucy and Becky decided to have a lemonade stand. They mixed up a big pitcher of lemonade, got out some paper cups and charged everyone fifty cents a cup. The lemonade was so good that soon they had a line of people waiting. They made enough money selling lemonade to buy tickets to the amusement park the next day! 
What is the author's purpose? 

• entertain
• inform
• persuade
• describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

Lilly is so silly! Yesterday she put all her clothes on backwards and went to school that way. She walked backwards where she went. She tried to sit backwards in her seat, but her teacher made her sit correctly. At lunchtime, she ate her dessert before her sandwich.
What is the author's purpose? 

• persaude
• inform
• entertain
• describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

Malaria is a serious problem in many countries in Africa, Asia, and South America. Malaria is carried by mosquitoes. People who get malaria get very sick and some even die. One way that families can prevent malaria is to sleep in beds with mosquito nets.
What is the author's purpose? 

• entertain
• inform
• persuade

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.9