Author's Purpose

Directions: Read the following passages and determine the author's purpose for writing each text.

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Orlando is a fun place to visit! There are so many museums, concerts, and sporting events that you could go to. Orlando is also the home to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. Orlando makes a great vacation spot for families to visit!

Do you know where chocolate comes from? From the cacao tree. The seed pods are picked and then dried. Finally, a factory turns them into chocolate we can eat. Yum!

Fish make wonderful pets! They are quiet and do not make a mess. They are also easy to take care of. You should think about getting a fish as your next pet.

Rainbows form when light passes through raindrops. Colors in the light are split apart so we can see them. These colors create ROY G. BIV.

It was a warm summer day on the beach. Jill saw something shimmering out in the water. She swam until she reached the bright object. It was a gold coin! Where could it have come from?

Ring, Ring. "Hello," said Ben.

A voice on the other end said, "Congratulations Ben, you've won 10 free tickets to the movies!"

Ben couldn't believe it! He had never won a contest before.

Trains are one of the best ways to travel. You can relax and enjoy the ride while seeing the sights. It also costs less than flying. Everyone should try going by train at least once.

Dear Mayor,

Our city park should have more swings. Sometimes we have to wait a long time to use one or never get a turn at all. Please think about adding more swings to playground. This would make everyone happier!

3, 2, 1...Blast off! The rocket was on its way. Pete held on tight, feelings so excited about his first trip to Mars. He looked out the window and watched the stars fly by. They would arrive on Mars very soon, and he could not wait!