2nd NWT Reading

An author's purpose is...

• the reason an author writes
• the reason an author teaches
• author's sense of humor
• author's way of life. 

When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:

• trying to give you information to teach you the facts.

• trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.

• trying to get you to do or try something.

• trying to see if you are paying attention.

When an author writes to inform, it means the author is

• trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

• trying to give you information and teach you facts.

• trying to get you to do or try something.

• trying to see if you are paying attention.

When an author writes to entertain, the author is:

• trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

• trying to get you to do or try something.

• trying to give you information and teach you facts.

• trying to see if you are paying attention.

Commercials, billboards, ads, opinions, reviews, and campaign speeches are examples of:

• Entertaining writing

• Informative writing

• Persuasive writing

Documentaries, non-fiction books, history/science books, news articles, recipes, and biographies are examples of :

• Informative writing

• Entertaining writing

• Persuasive writing

Fiction books, fantasy, mystery, comic books, jokes, and adventure books are examples of :

• Informative writing

• Entertaining writing

• Persuasive writing

Kara woke up the morning of her birthday and saw a large, wrapped box at the foot of her bed. It was moving, and a strange noise was coming from inside. Kara opened the box to find a puppy inside. It was the best birthday ever!

What is the author's purpose?

• To persuade readers that puppies make great gifts

• To inform readers about birthday gifts

• To entertain readers with a story of a girl's birthday gift

• To explain why you should not give puppies as a gift

In order to make a chocolate cake, you will need to get a couple of ingredients. First, you will need eggs and the cake mix of your choice. Next, you will need to mix the ingredients together. Then, pour the mix into a pan, and bake. Finally, enjoy your cake.

What is the author's purpose of the paragraph?

• Entertain the reader with a funny story about a cake

• Inform the reader about the health risks of eating cake

• Explain the steps that go into making a cake

• Persuade the reader to eat more cake

Thomas Jefferson is known for his major contributions in U.S. history. He served as President of the United States, was the key writer of the Declaration of Independence, and approved the Louisiana Purchase.

What is the purpose of the author?

• To explain how to be like Thomas Jefferson

• To inform the reader with contributions of Thomas Jefferson

• To entertain the reader with a funny story about a character named Tom

• To inform the reader with facts on George Washington