Author's Purpose

What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

What is the authors purpose in this writing:
_{First, you get the bread. Then, you get the jelly and peanut butter. Then, you get a butter knife and spread the jelly and peanut butter on separate pieces of bread. Lastly, put the two slices of bread together and BOOM! You got a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.}

• To explain

• To entertain

• To Inform

• To decribe

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

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 tell 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

Pick the Best Answer: Caroline Bartlett Crane was born in 1858 in Hudson, Wisconsin. After working as a teacher, she became a journalist and an ordained minister. Crane was an activist who worked toward women’s voting rights in the United States. Her tireless efforts at improving sanitation in large cities—especially in the slums where the poorest residents lived—earned her the title “America’s Housekeeper.”

• Persuade

• Inform

• Explain

• Describe

Compare and contrast the author's purposes in the following two excerpts: "The documentary sheds light on the struggles of endangered species and the efforts to save them." "The blog post provides tips on how to create a wildlife-friendly garden."

• Both excerpts aim to entertain the reader.

• Both excerpts aim to inform the reader.

• The first excerpt aims to inform, while the second aims to persuade.

• The first excerpt aims to persuade, while the second aims to inform.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

“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

What is the primary purpose of an author writing a cookbook?

• To entertain the reader with humorous stories about food.

• To persuade people to eat only certain types of food.

• To inform the reader about different recipes and cooking techniques.

• To describe the author's personal experiences with cooking.

Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: "The new educational program aims to provide students with hands-on learning experiences in science and technology. By engaging in real-world projects, students can develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills."

• To entertain the reader with stories about the educational program

• To inform the reader about the new educational program

• To persuade the reader to support the educational program

• To describe the process of implementing the educational program

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Pick the Best Answer: Caroline Bartlett Crane was born in 1858 in Hudson, Wisconsin. After working as a teacher, she became a journalist and an ordained minister. Crane was an activist who worked toward women’s voting rights in the United States. Her tireless efforts at improving sanitation in large cities—especially in the slums where the poorest residents lived—earned her the title “America’s Housekeeper.”

• Persuade

• Inform

• Explain

• Describe