Author's Purpose

What is the author's purpose?

Jen wrote a letter to her mom asking for a pet.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

What is the author's purpose?

Mark wrote a note with a joke for his friend.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

What is the author's purpose?

The firefighter wrote a fire safety plan.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

What is the author's purpose?

The teacher wrote the class schedule on the board.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

What is the author's purpose?

Eric wrote a story about a singing dog.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

What is the author's purpose?

Mom wrote a list of chores for Kelli to do.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

What is the author's purpose?

The author wrote a book about silly animals.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain