Author Purpose Classwork Lesson 2

Watch the video and choose what us the author trying to do. Check on the explanation.

• Persudade

• Infrome

• Entertain

Answer explanation

Watch the video and choose what us the author trying to do. Check on the explanation.

• Persudade

• Infrome

• Entertain

Answer explanation

Watch the video and choose what us the author trying to do. Check on the explanation.

• Persudade

• Infrome

• Entertain

Answer explanation

Now is the time for the people of earth to consider building a colony on the moon. While the crisis of overpopulation is not yet widespread on earth, there is no better time than the present to plan how humans might set up a civilization on the moon. Everyone reading this should contact his or her representatives in Congress and suggest funding a moon colony.
The author most likely wrote this selection to - 

• Describe what its like to live on the moon. 
• Entertain with a story about astronauts. 
• Persuade you to consider building a colony on the moon. 
• Inform you about an exciting new technological advance. 

James woke up with a start. He knew there was something he wanted to remember. He rubbed his eyes and looked around his room. Suddenly, it occurred to him: today was his birthday! “Mom! Mom!” he called out. “It’s today!” His mother opened his door slowly. “Look out the window, James.” James leapt out of bed and ran to the window. There in the driveway was the most beautiful unicorn he had ever seen. “She’s all yours, James,” his mother said.
The author most likely wrote this selection to - 

• Explain how to get your very own unicorn. 
• Inform the reader about the best birthday ever.
• Entertain with a story about a boy's birthday present. 
• Describe what the birthday party looked like. 

Several scientists from NASA, the national space agency, visited a local manufacturing plant yesterday to investigate the possibility of producing a new type of plastic originally developed for space travel. The new plastic is cheaper to produce and more durable than traditional plastics. Scientists expect it will be especially valuable in manufacturing automobiles.
The author most likely wrote the selection to -

• inform the reader about a new type of plastic.
• convince you to work for NASA. 
• Explain the steps in becoming an astronaut. 
• Entertain with a story about space. 

Which of the following are examples of texts that are written to persuade? (Select two answers)

• advertisement

• poetry

• notice

• solicitation letter

Which of the following is NOT used to inform?

• news article

• user manual

• campaign poster

• terms and conditions

We should always practice the following when reading a news article EXCEPT ________.

• verify the "facts" in the news article

• check the credibility of the source

• read other sources

• accept without evaluating the information

The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.

What is the author's purpose?

• to tell a story about pyramids

• to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid

• to convince you to eat vegetables

• to explain how to go shopping for food

Answer explanation

Facts about the food groups are shared therefore it is to inform.