Author's Purpose

The Food Group Pyramid focuses on health and shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day such as grains, vegetables, dairy, and meat. The pyramid helps show how many servings should be consumed on average. What is the author's purpose?

• to tell a story about pyramids
• to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid
• to convince you to eat vegetables
• to explain how to effectively go shopping for food

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Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?

• to tell a story about a boy who worked hard and succeeded

• to teach the reader how to play and master the game of basketball

• to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
• to explain how to overcome your fear and try new things

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Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. 
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain the reader about a girl who enjoyed the circus with her mom

• to teach you about the various animals that perform in the circus

• to persuade the reader to visit the circus

• to compare and contrast the performers in the show

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It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life. Getting an education leads to better critical thinking and problem solving skills. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career. What is the author's purpose?

• to warn the reader about the negative effects of not applying yourself and trying your best

• to teach students how to get good grades and feel accomplished

• to persuade the reader to go to school and work hard

• to describe various colleges and careers in the United States

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Rules are very important and create the ideal environment. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or wondering how to act in class. You should always follow the rules because it provides consistency as well as a physical and emotional safe space. What is the author's purpose?

• to suggest that rules shouldn't be followed

• to explain how rules promote good behavior in class

• to convince readers that rules are important to follow daily

• to question how rules impact society and the lives of everyday people

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An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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An “X-men” comic book.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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A website providing reasons why a new shopping mall should not be built since it threatens an endangered bald eagle’s home. 

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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