Author's Purpose

You just finished reading a magazine article that included some shocking facts about pollution and how people are damaging the planet. They article also includes some ideas for how you can help the Earth in the future.

The author's MAIN purpose for writing this is:

• to inform readers about pollution

• to inform readers about the Earth

• to convince readers to change certain habits they do every day

• to persuade readers not to pollute the Earth by littering.

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Are you between 7 and 12 years old? If so, you should be getting 10-11 hours of sleep every night. Studies show that kids who good sleep are more focused at school, less likely to get sick, and feel better. So, go to bed early!

The author's main purpose is to

• explain the benefits of getting the right amount of sleep every night

• persuade readers to get enough sleep at night

• persuade readers to understand sleeping

• explain how to stay healthy by getting enough sleep

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You have just read a chapter in your science book about nutrition. You learned that eating the right food and the right amount of food helps people stay healthy.

The author's purpose is most likely

• to give information about good nutrition

• to give information about heart disease and diabetes

• to persuade readers to change their eating habits

• to convince readers to get tested for health problems

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MASH is a game kids play to predict their future. A piece of paper, a pencil, and a creative mind are the only things you need to play. Here is how you play the game....

The author's purpose is most likely

• to explain how to play the game MASH

• to describe why MASH is a fun game to play

• to convince readers to play the game MASH

• to teach readers about the history of the game MASH

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You just read a blog with step by step directions for making homemade cinnamon rolls. A shopping list of ingredients is also included.

The author's purpose is most likely

• to persuade readers to make homemade cinnamon rolls

• to persuade readers to bake at home instead of buying them at the store

• to sequence the steps for a homemade cinnamon roll recipe

• to teach people about the different ways to eat cinnamon rolls

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While waiting in the lunch line, you see a poster that shows a dinner plate with chicken, rice, and vegetables on it, and a glass of milk just above the plate. The poster's headline reads "A balanced meal" and it talks about the different types of food in each food group.

The author's purpose is most likely

• to inform readers what makes up a balanced meal

• to compare and contrast different types of food

• to describe what different foods are made of

• to explain how different foods are cooked

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Have you thought about what you are going to give your mom for Mother's Day? What?! You weren't going to bother getting her anything? Whoa- I would think twice about that if I were you! Is a card or a small gift too much to bother with for someone who has done so much for you?

The author's purpose is most likely

• to describe different Mother's Day gifts

• to explain why mothers deserve a gift on Mother's Day

• to convince readers to do something special for their mom on Mother's Day

• to show readers that not getting a Mother's Day gift causes moms to feel unsatisfied

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You have just read a post online about someone's visit to a new restaurant. He gives details about his experience, starting with his first step into the building and finding a decorated dining room with calm lighting and soft music. He then talks about the beauty, good smells, and amazing flavor of the food.

The author's purpose is most likely

• to compare the restaurant's music and smells to the taste of its food

• to inform readers of the menu of the new restaurant

• to convince readers this is the best restaurant ever

• to describe his experience at the restaurant

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You and your mom have decided to train for your first 5K road race. You google "How to Train for Your First 5K" and find a website that talks about good form for running, tips for breathing, nutrition tips, and a 9 week long training schedule.

The author's purpose is most likely

• to explain how to train properly for your first 5K

• to inform readers about different types of races

• to persuade readers to try training for a 5K

• to compare different breathing exercises and nutrition tips

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Pie is so much better than cake! First, pie has a wonderful buttery, flaky crust. When you bite into a piece of pie, you taste sweet filling. But, when you bite into a piece of cake, you just get mushiness with frosting. Pie is also healthier because it can have fruit!

The author's purpose is most likely

• to describe to readers what pie and cake taste like.

• to convince readers to agree that pie is better than cake

• to convince readers to have pie for their birthday instead of cake

• to compare and contrast pie and cake

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