Author's Purpose

"The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds is a book that_________________.

• gives facts about art

• teaches people how to draw

• tells readers that drawing dots is fun

• makes readers smile or laugh

What is the author's purpose for writing "The Dot"?

• To persuade readers.

• To inform readers.

• To entertain readers.

"Helpers in my Community" by Bobbie Kalman is a book that_________________.

• teaches readers about different jobs in a community

• tries to convince you to be a fire fighter

• tells a story about people who want to find a job

• makes readers laugh

What is the author's purpose for writing "Helpers in my Community"?

• To entertain readers.

• To inform readers.

• To persuade readers.

Ms. Amy wrote a paragraph about how she thinks that Frog is a thoughtful friend to Toad in the story "The Garden" by Arnold Lobel. Ms. Amy's paragraph _________________.

• tells a story

• gives facts

• tells her opinion

Ms. Amy wrote the paragraph about Frog's character from the story "The Garden" because she wanted to ___________________.

• Entertain readers.

• Inform readers.

• Persuade readers.

"Whistle for Willie" by Ezra Jack Keats is a book that_________________.

• teaches readers how to whistle

• tells facts about dogs

• tells opinions about whistling

• tells a story about a boy named Peter and his dog Willie

What is the author's purpose for writing "Whistle for Willie"?

• To entertain readers.

• To inform readers.

• To persuade readers.