Author's Purpose

1. A one page printout showing how to put together 

a coffee table that came in a box.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

2. An internet ad banner telling you to click it for a 

free iPhone. 

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

3. A small book about a boy who loses his mom’s 

cell phone and learns that telling the truth is the 

most important thing.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

4. An orange sign advising drivers that the road 

beyond is under construction.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

5. A script for a school play about a girl who is 

unexpectedly rewarded for her kind deeds.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

6. A classified ad in which the seller lists in a chair in good condition for P500 or best offer.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

7. A poem about a very comfortable chair in which 

the speaker could rest for eternity.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

8. A timeline showing important events from the 

Bataan Death March

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain