When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is:

trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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

trying to get you to do or try something.

What is the author’s purpose? Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in the “The Awesome Artists” program. Don’t let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for the low cost of $59.95.

to convince you to attend an art program

to teach you how all artists become famous

to entertain you with a story about artists

to explain how to paint like the masters

What is the author’s purpose? The Food Group Pyramid tells you how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much each of you should eat.

to inform you about The Food Group Pyramid

to convince you to eat vegetables

to explain how to go shopping for food

What is the author’s purpose? 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.

to tell a story about a boy who worked hard

to teach you how to play basketball

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

to explain the rules of basketball

What is the author’s purpose? 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.

to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

to persuade you to visit the circus

to teach you about the acts at the circus

What is the author’s purpose? Rules are very important. They help to keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to behave in class. You should follow rules; they help people to get along.

to persuade people to follow the rules

to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules

to inform about the rules of the game

An author's purpose is...

the way the author sees and interprets the world

Why is it important to determine an author's purpose? Choose all that apply

We can avoid accepting an opinion or a story as a fact.

We can begin to decide our own opinions.

We can better understand the author's reason for writing and decide what we want to do with the information.

We can allow ourselves to be persuaded.

Author's Purpose

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The three main reasons why an author would write something is to:

entertain, describe and persuade

explain, inform, learn

persuade, inform, entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Read the short story below and determine the author's purpose.

You should vote for Mary! Mary would make a great class president. She wants to make recess time an hour instead of 30 minutes. Mary is the best!

persuade

inform

entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

Read the short story below and determine the author's purpose.

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children she didn’t know what to do. She gave them some broth without any bread; and whipped them all soundly and put them in bed.

persuade

entertain

inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

Read the short story below and determine the author's purpose.

A tulip is a type of flower. Tulips come in many different colors like red, yellow, purple, white, and pink. Tulips are not grown from seeds but from bulbs buried under soil.

entertain

persuade

inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

Read the short story below and determine the author's purpose.

I know you are super busy, but can you please help me with the math homework today? You are so good at math, and I am really having trouble. Plus if you help me today, I will help you with your book report next week. Also, I will bake you some yummy cookies! Please help me!

entertain

inform

persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Funny stories, comics, and mystery stories are most likely written to:

persuade

inform

entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Nonfiction stories with facts about animals or historical events are written to:

inform

entertain

persuade

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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Author's Purpose

The three main reasons why an author would write something is to:

Read the short story below and determine the author's purpose.

You should vote for Mary! Mary would make a great class president. She wants to make recess time an hour instead of 30 minutes. Mary is the best!

Read the short story below and determine the author's purpose.

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children she didn’t know what to do. She gave them some broth without any bread; and whipped them all soundly and put them in bed.

Read the short story below and determine the author's purpose.

A tulip is a type of flower. Tulips come in many different colors like red, yellow, purple, white, and pink. Tulips are not grown from seeds but from bulbs buried under soil.

Funny stories, comics, and mystery stories are most likely written to:

Nonfiction stories with facts about animals or historical events are written to:

When the author is trying to convince you of something, they are trying to _________________ you.

When authors just want the reader to enjoy the story and have fun reading, their purpose is to:

When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is:

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The three main reasons why an author would write something is to:

Read the short story below and determine the author's purpose.You should vote for Mary! Mary would make a great class president. She wants to make recess time an hour instead of 30 minutes. Mary is the best!

Read the short story below and determine the author's purpose. There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children she didn’t know what to do. She gave them some broth without any bread; and whipped them all soundly and put them in bed.

Read the short story below and determine the author's purpose.A tulip is a type of flower. Tulips come in many different colors like red, yellow, purple, white, and pink. Tulips are not grown from seeds but from bulbs buried under soil.

Funny stories, comics, and mystery stories are most likely written to:

Nonfiction stories with facts about animals or historical events are written to:

When the author is trying to convince you of something, they are trying to _________________ you.

When authors just want the reader to enjoy the story and have fun reading, their purpose is to:

When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is:

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Read the short story below and determine the author's purpose.

You should vote for Mary! Mary would make a great class president. She wants to make recess time an hour instead of 30 minutes. Mary is the best!

Read the short story below and determine the author's purpose.

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children she didn’t know what to do. She gave them some broth without any bread; and whipped them all soundly and put them in bed.

Read the short story below and determine the author's purpose.

A tulip is a type of flower. Tulips come in many different colors like red, yellow, purple, white, and pink. Tulips are not grown from seeds but from bulbs buried under soil.