Author's Purpose

There it was. Sitting in the yard with long droopy ears and big, round, brown eyes. I looked at it closely not wanting to go too near it. I reached out my hand for it to sniff. Suddenly it lunged right at me and said, "What's the matter? Have you never seen a rabbit before?"

Was the author's purpose to . . .

• entertain the reader?

• inform the reader?

• persuade the reader?

• convince the reader?

Hedgehogs are fascinating creatures, but I do not recommend that you get one for a pet. Their sharp quills can poke you and they can carry some diseases. It is very expensive to take a hedgehog to the vet for care. Hedgehogs only live 2-5 years.

The author's purpose is to ________ the reader.

• entertain

• persuade

• shock

• inform

I saw a ghost from the corner of my eye.

He winked as he flew by.

Then along came a black cat,

Who climbed on my lap and sat,

I was scared and might cry!

The author wrote this poem to _________ the reader.

• entertain

• inform

• persuade

• scare

Donald Trump was born on June 14, 1946 in New York State. Trump has been a successful business man, a television star, and the President of the United States. He has five children and 8 grandchildren. He enjoys playing golf in his free time.

The author's purpose for writing this text was to ________ the reader.

• entertain

• persuade

• inform

• tell

Camp Smores

Ingredients

1 box of graham crackers

1 bag of large marshmallows

1 chocolate bar

Directions

After an adult has built a fire, find a long branch to use as a roasting stick. Get two graham crackers (one for the top and one for the bottom.) Place a piece of the chocolate on one of the crackers. Place a large marshmallow at the end of the stick. Hold the stick with marshmallow over the fire for a few seconds. Place the roasted marshmallow on top of the chocolate square and then place the last graham cracker on top. There you have it! A delicious melted snack:)

The author wrote this text to _________ the reader.

• entertain

• explain/inform

• bore

• persuade

Three, two, one, blast off! We rocketed as fast as a cheetah to the wide open space above Earth. We raced past the moon and stars headed toward the planet of Mars. Once on Mars, we would explore the planet in hopes of finding a great place to build houses for our family and friends. Jethro, our dog, was more excited than any of us.

The author describes a fantasy event in order to _________ the reader.

• entertain

• inform

• persuade

• tell

For the low price of just $17.99, you can have the most exciting toy in town! Just imagine the fun you will have with your friends with the "Pop It Pizazz!!!" This colorful interactive toy is loads of fun for all ages!

This text was written to _______________ the reader.

• entertain

• inform

• persuade

• excite

Texas is the second largest state in the U.S. The capitol of Texas is in Austin. Texas is called the Lone Star State. It is larger than any European country. It is home to the largest mexican free-tailed bat colony. Texans are known for being friendly and saying, "y'all."

The author wrote this passage to ___________ the reader.

• entertain

• persuade

• inform

• make fun of

Deep sea diving is an exciting adventure. You get to see many different kinds of sea creatures. You may even get to swim near a shark. Don't worry, deep sea diving is safe for everyone. If you haven't tried it, you don't know what you are missing!

The author is trying to ______________ the reader.

• entertain

• inform

• persuade

• scare

Billy- "Can you come over to my house today to play?"

Bob- "Let me ask if I can, and I will be right over."

Billy - "Hey Bob!" "What do you want to do while you are here?

Bob-"Why don't we go find the treasure on this treasure map that James gave us?"

Billy-"Good idea!" "I'll go grab some shovels and a bucket."

Bob- "I'll meet you at the corner with the map so we can get started."

Billy - "See ya there!"

The author wrote this text to ______________ the reader.

• entertain

• inform

• persuade

• excite