Authors Purpose

The boys were happy when they woke up to find that it was windy outside. It would be a perfect day to fly a kite. They grabbed their kites and went to the park. They spent the whole day there having kite contests and races. The best part was that no one broke or lost his kite.

• The author's purpose is to explain the best day ever for flying kites.

• The author's purpose was to entertain you with a story about two boys who have a great day playing together at the park.

• The author's purpose is to tell you about the perfect conditions for flying a kite.

• The author's purpose is to inform you about what is needed to fly a kite.

Driving west from Capital Park, turn left onto Maple Avenue. Continue for three blocks until you come to Trumbull Street, and then turn right. The library will be on your left.

• Persuade

• Describe

• Explain

• Inform

The elderly lady stood, teetered a bit, and reached out for the pole near her seat. As the bus pulled to a stop, she began the long walk to the door. Her starched black dress was completely smooth, without a wrinkle, stain, or faded spot. Against her skin, it stood in stark contrast to her pale, wrinkled hands. On her head she wore a small, black hat with a black veil that hung just to her eyes.

• Entertain

• Explain

• Inform

• Describe

What would the authors purpose be if they’re trying to make you laugh?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

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

• to teach how to play basketball

• to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

• to explain the rules of basketball

Biographies and autobiographies were written to:

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

“Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dangerous quest!”

• Explain

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

The author wants to give you information.

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Inform

Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706 and died in 1790. He is well-known for his many inventions, including bifocal glasses, a type of wood-burning stove, and the lightning rod.

• Explain

• Inform

• Entertain

• Describe

Hellen Keller was born in 1880 and died in 1968. Despite being deaf and blind, Keller was a political activist, a lecturer, an author, and a tireless advocate for those with disabilities.

• Entertain

• Explain

• Inform

• Describe