Author's Purpose

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The author included the information in this paragraph most likely too...

• to entertain you with a story about artists

• to teach you how all artists become famous

• to persuade you to attend an art program

• to explain how to paint a sunset

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.

The most likely reason the author included information in paragraph was to...

• to entertain you witha 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

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.

The author included the information in this paragraph most likely too...

• to entertain you with a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

• to teach you about the animals in the circus

• to persuade you to visit the circus

• to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad. The most likely reason the author included information in excerpt was to...

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

• Describe

A note from your friend asking you to be his science partner.

The author included the information in this excerpt most likely too...

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

• Explain

A map of the school showing all of the emergency exits. The most likely reason the author included information in excerpt was to...

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Describe

A speech arguing that the 8th grade class should read The Hunger Games.

The author included the information in this excerpt most likely too...

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

• Explain

Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and can not do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along. The most likely reason the author included information in paragraph was to...

• The author's purpose is to explain why rules are important and convince you to follow the rules.

• The author's purpose is to inform you about rules.

• The author's purpose is to educate you about rules.

• The author's purpose is to educate you about the importance of rules.

What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career. The author included the information in this paragraph most likely too...

• The author's purpose is to highlight all the benefits of what you learn in school.

• The author's purpose is to convince you to go to school.

• The author's purpose is to tell about college life.

• The author's purpose is to amuse you with stories about school.

Volunteering is a very rewarding experience. There are many ways you can volunteer. For example, you can help clean up a playground. Volunteering benefits other people and also will make you feel good about yourself. The most likely reason the author included information in paragraph was to...

• The author's purpose is to convince you to become a volunteer.

• The author's purpose is to entertain you with a story about volunteering.

• The author's purpose is to explain all the aspects of volunteering.

• The author's purpose is to inform you about the opportunities and rewards of volunteering.