Author's Purpose and Family Text Set Comprehension

What is author's purpose?

• The reason why the author wrote the story

• A lesson the author is trying to teach us

• The moral of the story

What is the author's purpose in the story below:

In Tarpon Springs, Florida there are people who work underwater. These people are called sponge divers. The kind of treasure they look for is called sponges. Sponge diving is not an easy job. The diver has to breathe under the water, and be careful of extreme water pressure.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

What is the author's purpose in the story below:

It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

What is the author's purpose in the story below:

Some people believe that they can't make a difference by voting, but you can. If you don't vote, your voice cannot be heard. Show you care about your community, and exercise your right to vote.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

What is the Author's purpose in the story below:

One of the most harmful creatures on earth is the fly. Flies spread harmful diseases. They pick up germs with their hair, spreading their germs everywhere.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

In the story Morning on the Lake, Noshen says "Morning is his favorite time, and so it is mine", "Noon is his favorite time, and so it is mine", and "Night is his favorite time, and so it is mine."

Why does Noshen say this?

• They really like seeing what time of day it is.

• It tells us how much he wants to be just like his grandfather.

• It shows us how much they like nature.

In "Morning on the Lake," what do you think the author's message about family was?

• Families go through good and bad times

• Family can give you hope

• You can learn from family

In "The Raft", Nicky's attitude about Grandma changed over time. Why?

• He stayed angry the whole time.

• He spent time by himself on the raft.

• He spent time with her and got to know her.

In "The Raft," what do you think the author's message about family was?

• Families go through good and bad times

• Family can give you hope

• Spending time with family can help you get to know them better

In "This is the Rope: A Story from the Great Migration," what was the rope a symbol of?

• Hope

• Peace

• Love