Discovering Author's Purpose & Point of View

Authors write books or articles because:

• they want to share ideas or stories.

• they want to avoid reading.

• they dislike communication.

• they are required to by law.

Authors write books or articles in order to:

• share ideas or information

• draw pictures

• build houses

• cook food

The author's purpose to give facts or information is called _______.

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Describe

The author's purpose to convince the reader is called _______.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Describe

The author's purpose to tell a story or make the reader feel is called ________.

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

• Describe

Read the following example and identify the author's purpose: "Students should be allowed to bring their own devices to school. Technology can help us learn faster and stay organized. If we're trusted to use devices wisely, we'll be more prepared for the future." What is the author's purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Read Passage A: "Sharks are important to the ocean ecosystem. They help control the population of other fish and maintain balance in the ocean food chain." What is the purpose of this passage?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Read Passage B: "I couldn’t believe it—I was face-to-face with a great white shark! My heart pounded as I slowly backed away..." What is the purpose of this passage?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Read Passage A: "Sharks are important to the ocean ecosystem. They help control the population of other fish and maintain balance in the ocean food chain." What is the point of view of this passage?

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person

Read Passage B: "I couldn’t believe it—I was face-to-face with a great white shark! My heart pounded as I slowly backed away..." What is the point of view of this passage?

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person