Author's Purpose

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?

• to tell a story about a boy who worked hard
• to teach how to play basketball
• to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
• to explain the rules of basketball

What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain with a story about school
• to teach you how to get good grades
• to persuade you to work hard in school
• to explain the best colleges

I received a brochure from Disney World.  What would be the purpose of the brochure?

• Entertain with pictures of Mickey Mouse
• Inform me about Disney and entertain
• Inform me about Disney but also persuade me to take a trip there
• Inform me about Disney's attractions

If you read about...a giant cat trying to take over a city.

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What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)

• Persuade, Inform, Electrify
• Perform, Infer, Entertain
• Persuade, Inform, Educate
• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

What is the author's purpose?
A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.

• Entertain
• Inform
• Persuade

The rain barrel was about 40” tall and could hold more than fifty gallons of water. It was reddish-brown in color, similar to the color of adobe. The top was sloped into a narrow opening and a spigot protruded near the bottom where a hose could be attached.

• inform
• describe
• entertain
• explain

Nothing to do tonight? Why not see a play? The theater is alive and well, and tickets are available. Call the ticket hotline now and reserve your seats.

• persuade
• inform
• describe
• explain

The next time you turn on the water tap, consider the people around the world—and even in your own country— who are suffering from a lack of water. Everyone, including you, must do his or her part to conserve water.

• persuade
• inform
• describe
• entertain

Many people dream of an acting career, but few have the followthrough to take the steps that will make that dream a reality. The first step to becoming an actor is to train. Actors are not born with acting skills; they study and practice. Next, have professional photos taken of yourself. Whenever you audition for a part, leave behind a photo.

• describe
• persuade
• explain
• inform