Author's Purpose

What is the definition of Author's Purpose?

• Why a reading passage was written
• Descriptive details about a person, place, or thing.
• Figuring out something that is not directly stated in a reading passage
• figuring out the meaning of unknown words from other words

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.6

What are the three reasons for writing?

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

• Personal, Interview, Entertain

• Persuade, Irony, Entertain

• Personal, Inform, Evolve

Sally always looked forward to winter because of the

Snowflake Festival. She loved the rides and really enjoyed

the shows. Her favorite show was when Olaf skated backwards on ice!

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

Recycling will help the environment. Instead of throwing out aluminum cans, it is important for people to recycle them to help save the planet. You should want to recycle to help the environment.

• inform

• entertain

• persuade

Tomatoes were once considered poisonous until some brave people took a bite of a tomato and survived. Now, tomatoes are used in salads, sandwiches, and all kinds of foods. Tomatoes are considered fruits and not vegetables.

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

Jenny was scared and excited for her first babysitting job. She has had a lot of experience babysitting but she hasn't baby sat for this family before. She couldn’t wait to play the games she had brought along for little Tommy.

• inform

• entertain

• persuade

If you’re looking for a classic book to read, you should try Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater! This book is the best!

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

Scientists have found the fossil remains of the smallest dinosaur to ever roam North America. The bones were discovered in Colorado. Dinosaur bones are often kept in museums.

• inform

• entertain

• persuade

Students at Honey Elementary School in Texas participate in the annual Christmas Sing-A-Long. This year it is going to look quite different. Insead of everyone gathering in the library. Every class will record a video. All the videos will be combined to make one large video!

• inform

• entertain

• persuade

Hamsters for sale! We have a large selection of hamsters. They’re interesting and loving pets. You’ll love having one! They are very cuddly and LOVE to run around. This is the best pet for anyone!

• inform

• persuade

• entertain