Author's Purpose Activity 2

What is the author’s purpose?

A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary.

• entertain

• persuade

• inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the author's purpose?

A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes.

• to entertain

• to persuade

• to inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the author's purpose?

A cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts.

• to entertain

• to persuade

• to inform

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the author's purpose?

The story of a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quit her job in the business world and returned home to help her aging grandmother.

• to entertain

• to persuade

• to inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the author's purpose?

A politician’s speech about how homes should be provided to families who cannot afford them.

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Inform

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the author's purpose?

A poem about a “packrat,” a person who refuses to throw things away, even things that most people would consider garbage.

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the author's purpose?

An article comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems.

• To inform readers by comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems

• To entertain readers

• To persuade readers to adopt a particular viewpoint

• To criticize existing health care policies

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

The Shakespearean tragedy Romeo and Juliet depicts two young lovers forbidden from seeing one another due to a centuries-old blood feud between their families. Author’s purpose is to:

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the author's purpose?

A young girl's note to her parents giving reasons why they should buy a puppy.

• To Inform

• To Persuade

• To Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the author's purpose?

A website describing a local dog leash ordinance, detailing its history and the penalties for walking around with one’s dog unleashed.

• to inform about the local ordinance

• to entertain readers

• to persuade readers to change their behavior

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6