Author's Purpose

A Fable

by Aesop

Fox saw a bunch of beautiful ripe grapes growing on a high vine. He tried to reach them, but they were to high. Finally, he got angry. "I didn't want them anyway!" he snapped. "They are probably sour."

The moral of the story: When we can't have something, we pretend we don't want it.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

Chipmunks are better than squirrels. They are smaller and can run faster. They are cuter, with their black stripes and little tails. They are friendlier, and they make cute noises. Chipmunks are my favorite animal, and they should be your favorite, too!

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

Dear Dad,

Camp is boring, so can I come home? All we do is hike through the woods looking for deer, wolves, and foxes. So far, we haven't seen anything. If you come to get me, maybe they will give you your money back!

Love,

Jared

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

Welcome to National Park

Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain