Author's Purpose RI 2.6

A pumpkin begins its life as a small seed. Once the seed is planted in soil and watered, it becomes a small green sprout. The sprout keeps growing and changes into a vine. Then, little yellow flowers appear. Next, these flowers turn into small green pumpkins. Finally, it grows into a big round pumpkin. Why did the author write this?

• To explain the life cycle of the pumpkin

• To describe pumpkins

• To answer a question about pumpkins

• None of these

A pumpkin beings its life as a small seed. Once the seed is planted in soil and water, it becomes a small green sprout. The sprout keeps growing and changes into a vine. Then, little yellow flowers appear. Next, these flowers turn into small green pumpkins. Finally, it grows into a big round pumpkin. What did the author want you to understand from this text?

• That pumpkins come in different colors

• Why we need pumpkins

• The stages a pumpkin goes through in its life cycle

• None of these

There is a song that asks a very good question, what does the fox say? The most common fox, the Red Fox, has several different sounds it can make. The fox can make a quick, high pitched barking sound. These barks are often mistaken for owls. The fox also howls and makes a chattering noise. Now you know what the fox says! Why did the author write this text?

• The author wanted to describe the song "What Does the Fox Say?".

• The author wanted to explain why "What Does the Fox Say?" was made.

• The author wanted to answer the question, "What does the fox say?"

• None of these

There is a song that asks a very good question, what does the fox say? The most common fox, the Red Fox, has several different sounds it can make. The fox can make a quick, high pitched barking sound. These barks are often mistaken for owls. The fox also howls and makes a chattering noise. Now you know what the fox says! What is the main purpose of the text?

• To answer the question about what foxes say.

• To explain the different foxes in the wild.

• To describe how different foxes look.

• None of these

You can follow these steps to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. First, you need to get your items together. You need bread, peanut butter, jelly, a plate, and a knife. Next, get two pieces of bread. Then, spread some peanut butter and jelly on the bread with the knife. Last, put the two pieces of bread together and place it on the plate. Now your peanut butter and jelly sandwich is ready to enjoy! Why did the author write this passage?

• To explain how to make a sandwich

• To describe how peanut butter tastes

• To answer why sandwiches are healthy

• None of these

First, dig a small hole in the ground. Next place the lemon seed in the hole and cover it with soil. Make sure it has plenty of water and sun. In a few weeks your tree should sprout! What is the purpose of this text?

• To answer the question what is a lemon tree

• To explain the steps to plant a lemon tree

• To describe lemon trees

• None of these

Fresh lemonade is a delicious and healthy drink. It's sweet, crisp taste, and sunny yellow color is perfect for hot summer days. It is full of Vitamin C and is a great treat! Why did the author write this text?

• To answer the question what is lemonade

• To explain how to make lemonade

• To describe lemonade

• None of these

To make lemonade follow these steps. First, squeeze the juice out of 4 lemons and put in a jug. Next, add 4 cups of water and 1/2 cup of sugar. Last, stir and enjoy! Why did the author write this text?

• To explain how to make lemonade

• To describe why lemonade is healthy

• To answer the question