Get the Point When you’re scribbling a note with a pencil, do you ever wonder what this handy tool is made from? To get right to the point, a pencil is made of a number of materials. The inside is made of graphite that is made stronger with clay. Its wooden outside comes from cedar trees. The yellow paint on the wood is made from minerals, while the metal brand at one end is aluminum. Should you make a mistake while writing, use the eraser. Its main materials are soybean oil and latex. The Author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to

Inform readers of what a pencil is made out of.

Inform readers about how clay can be used to write with.

Persuade readers that the best tool to use for writing is a pencil.

Entertain readers with a story about a pencil.

The Miracle Cream Merc Corporation has just completed trials on its new facial cream, No Age. No Age will soon hit the shelves at all major retailers. This product has the promise to be one of the best creams to prevent wrinkles. Hopefully people will discover its amazing abilities to make skin look better. Give it a shot. It just might turn you into your old self. The Author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to

Persuade readers that No Age cream will make them look younger.

Inform readers that Merc Corporation made a new cream.

Entertain readers with a story about how No Age cream made a woman look younger.

Persuade readers that Merc Corporation is the best place to work.

Don’t Destroy the Park At the upcoming city council meeting, the council will vote on whether or not to destroy Pilla Park and turn it into a shopping mall. I am writing to tell you this is a bad idea. Hundreds of kids and families in Eudora use the park each week. Also, it is a great place to hang out in the summer because of the full- grown trees all throughout. Please think about the advantages of having a great park close to downtown before making your vote. The Author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to

Persuade readers that Pilla Park is a great place and should not be destroyed.

Persuade readers that a shopping mall should be built.

Inform readers that the city council will vote on building a new shopping mall soon.

Inform readers that Pilla Park is a lovely park.

Short For You know that Mr. is short for mister, but do you know what CEO means? It stands for chief executive officer. Not all abbreviations stand for people. For example, Pk. means park, Rd. stands for road, and Mt. represents mountain. The abbreviation Dr. stands for two different words-doctor and drive. Units of measure also have abbreviations. Teaspoon is often shortened to tsp. and gal. stands for gallon. The Author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to

Inform the reader that abbreviations are used for a variety of words.

Entertain the reader with a story about a person trying to become CEO.

Entertain the reader with a funny story about a teaspoon at a park.

Inform the reader that Mr. is short for Mister.

Eating in Egypt Suppose you lived thousands of years ago in Ancient Egypt. What would you have eaten? Like all Ancient Egyptians, you would eat bread with every meal. Garlic bread, raisin bread, and nutbread were three favorites. Egyptians also ate a lot of fruit including figs, dates, and pomegranates. Vegetables were also part of their diet. Lettuce, beans, onions, cucumbers, and leeks were all popular. How do you think you’d like your Egyptian meal? What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?

To Inform readers about what Ancient Egyptians would have eaten.

To persuade readers that Egypt is the best place for a vacation.

Persuade readers that Ancient Egyptians ate better than anyone else in the world.

Entertain readers with a story about dinner time in Ancient Egypt.

Spaceship As the spaceship raced toward Earth, my heart pounded. Never before had I seen the planet of our forefathers. This was the place that they had left when they started the colony on Pluto. That was long before they came to Star System XPA. The mother planet had not been exposed until a year ago. I am so lucky to have been chosen to return! Captain Zekot asked for me by name, because of my understanding of history. I was thrilled that he would ask me on such an important mission with the group of scientists. To be asked on the Great Dig, to find the remains of the homes of our forefathers, is a huge favor. As we neared Earth, we came in view of Mars. “Should we stop, sir?” asked the pilot to Captain Zekot. “I don’t think so,” said the captain. “There is no water on that planet and only a few carts and other objects from the Early Explorations. We need to stay on schedule to reach Earth.” What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?

Entertain readers with a story about a boy going back to Earth.

Persuade readers to travel in space.

Inform readers that space travel is difficult to do.

Entertain readers with a story about a boy visiting Mars.

Author's Purpose QUIZ

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English

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4th Grade

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CCSS

RI.3.6, RL.3.6, RL.4.6

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Brittany Hill

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If you read a passage about an author trying to get you to believe that markers work better than crayons, what would the author’s purpose be?

inform

describe

persuade

entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If you read a passage that told each step to take when making a grilled cheese, what is the author’s purpose?

explain

entertain

persuade

inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

“It was a cold windy night. I could see my breath as soon as I stepped outside in the crunchy snow. My thick boots protected me my warm feet from the harsh weather. I didn’t care how bad the weather was, I could already taste grandma’s delicious, flaky blueberry pie. Since she was just next door, I could smell the sweet aroma of the warm blueberries baking and began to walk faster.”
What is the author's purpose for this passage?

persuade

explain

entertain

describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

You receive a postcard from a friend on vacation. She describes the sights, sounds, and smells. What is the author's purpose?

describe

explain

entertain

inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How can you tell if the author's purpose of a passage is to explain?

It gives factual information.

It gives steps on how to do something.

It convinces you to believe the author's opinion.

It describes an event with senses.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Steps to Bake an Apple Pie:
1. Get all of the ingredients
2. Flatten out the crust
3. Scoop in the filling
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes
What is the author's purpose?

to inform

to persuade

to entertain

to explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose in a nonfiction book about monkeys?

persuade

inform

entertain

describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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Author's Purpose QUIZ

25 questions

If you read a passage about an author trying to get you to believe that markers work better than crayons, what would the author’s purpose be?

If you read a passage that told each step to take when making a grilled cheese, what is the author’s purpose?

You receive a postcard from a friend on vacation. She describes the sights, sounds, and smells. What is the author's purpose?

How can you tell if the author's purpose of a passage is to explain?

Steps to Bake an Apple Pie:
1. Get all of the ingredients
2. Flatten out the crust
3. Scoop in the filling
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes
What is the author's purpose?

What is the author's purpose in a nonfiction book about monkeys?

What is the author's purpose for a fiction story about about a magical princess?

If your friend wrote a letter to the principal trying to convince her to let everyone chew gum in class, what is the author's purpose?

A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930's.

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Author's Purpose QUIZ

25 questions

If you read a passage about an author trying to get you to believe that markers work better than crayons, what would the author’s purpose be?

If you read a passage that told each step to take when making a grilled cheese, what is the author’s purpose?

You receive a postcard from a friend on vacation. She describes the sights, sounds, and smells. What is the author's purpose?

How can you tell if the author's purpose of a passage is to explain?

Steps to Bake an Apple Pie:1. Get all of the ingredients 2. Flatten out the crust3. Scoop in the filling4. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutesWhat is the author's purpose?

What is the author's purpose in a nonfiction book about monkeys?

What is the author's purpose for a fiction story about about a magical princess?

If your friend wrote a letter to the principal trying to convince her to let everyone chew gum in class, what is the author's purpose?

A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930's.

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Steps to Bake an Apple Pie:
1. Get all of the ingredients
2. Flatten out the crust
3. Scoop in the filling
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes
What is the author's purpose?