STAAR Author's Purpose

The Persian is a medium sized cat breed that usually grows to between 7 and 12 pounds. Its luxurious, long-haired coat makes it easily identifiable. The breed has a large, round head and large eyes. Unlike most cats, the Persian’s small ears are round rather than pointed, matching its round paws that extend from its short, thick legs.
The author most likely wrote this selection to - 

• Inform you about the Persian breed. 

• Entertain with a story about cats. 

• Explain how to buy a cat. 

• Describe what a Persian cat likes to do every day. 

Everyone agrees that recycling is an important way to conserve resources. Recycling plastic and metal reduces waste in landfills and reduces mining and pollution caused by manufacturing new products. If your family does not recycle, contact your local waste management department to find out how you can get started TODAY!
The author most likely wrote this selection to -

• Inform you about the consequences of recycling. 

• Describe what a recycling plant looks like. 

• Explain the steps in recycling. 

• Persuade you to recycle to conserve resources. 

Next month, our school will begin offering an optional penmanship class. Because of increasing demands on the school day, penmanship isn’t taught as rigorously as it was in the past. As a result, many students do not have clear, legible handwriting. The penmanship class will be an afterschool program. If you’re eager to see the advantages of having clear handwriting, come meet us in the art room every Tuesday afternoon! The author most likely wrote this selection to -

• Inform the reader about a penmanship class.

• Persuade the reader to take the penmanship class.

• Entertain with a story about writing stories.

• Describe how to write more clearly.

What is the authors purpose?
"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

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?
"She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dogs belly, up into the sky and landed in the hot air balloon."

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

In a campaign speech, the authors purpose is to:

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Describe

In directions, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

In a song, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Describe

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain