Why Was It Written?

What are four reasons an author may write?

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain

• Personal, Interview, Entertain, Eat

• Persuade, Irony, Entertain, Excited

• Personal, Inform, Evolve, Explain

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What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you with a story about artists

• to teach you how all artists become famous

• to persuade you to attend an art program

• to explain how to paint a sunset

The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.

What is the author's purpose?

• to tell a story about pyramids

• to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid

• to persuade you to eat vegetables

• to explain how to go shopping for food

What is the author's purpose for a biography?

• persuade the reader to change your opinion

• inform the reader about an important person's life

• entertain the reader with a story

• explain the author's opinion about the person's life

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.

What is the author's purpose?

• to tell a story about a boy who worked hard

• to teach how to play basketball

• to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

• to explain the rules of basketball

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth.

What is the author's purpose?

• to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

• to teach you about the animals in the circus

• to persuade you to visit the circus

• to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain with a story about school
• to teach you how to get good grades
• to persuade you to work hard in school
• to explain the best colleges

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Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules
• to inform about the rules of games
• to persuade people to follow the rules
• to explain the rules of chess

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Animals are divided into categories. They are grouped according to the things they have in common. One category is birds. All birds have feathers. They are warm-blooded. Birds lay eggs and they have wings. Most birds fly, but there are some that do not.

What is the author's purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

What is the author's purpose for a book series like Harry Potter?

• inform the reader about magic

• persuade the reader to become a wizard

• entertain the reader with a story about a boy wizard

• explain why you should dislike magic