Author's Purpose

Todd was in his basement. He was searching everywhere for his sled. Across town, Benny was in his attic. He was searching, too. It was time for one more of Todd and Benny’s contests. This time the winner would be the first to make sled tracks down the big hill. Todd planned to be first. So did Benny.

The author wants to ​ (a)   .

• tell a story about a winter contest between 2 boys
• describe a snowy day
• explain how to use a sled

Vote for Carl for class president! Carl is a leader! Last year in fourth grade, he was a great vice president. This year he volunteers to help with after-school clubs. He will do great things for our class! Carl promises more school dances. And better choices at lunch. So vote for Carl for class president.

The author's purpose in writing this is to ​ (a)   .

• persuade the reader that Carl is a good candidate
• inform the reader of Carl's intentions
• entertain the reader with Carl's antics

First, turn up the hem and press it into place. Then turn under a small edge on the inside of the hem. Press that, too. Next, pin the hem in place. Then thread a needle. Sew the hem in place. Use longer stitches on the inside and smaller stitches on the outside. That way, the stitches will barely show.

What is the author's purpose in writing this paragraph?

• To explain to the reader how to hem a piece of cloth.

• To persuade the reader to hem their pants that are too long.

• To entertain the reader with a story about hemming a piece of cloth.

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This is the best soda in the world!  If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run faster and be smarter in school. Try one today!

What is the author's purpose in writing this paragraph?

Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet!

The author wrote this story to ​ (a)   .

• entertain the reader with a funny anecdote
• to persuade the reader to play a joke on their mom
• to inform the reader of the effects of a prank