Understanding the Author's Purpose

What are the three main reasons an author might write a text?

• To persuade, to confuse, to entertain

• To entertain, to deceive, to inform

• To persuade, to inform, to entertain

• To confuse, to entertain, to inform

What was one of Henry's experiments that went wrong?

• He built a dam that flooded a neighbor's field

• He created a working steam engine

• He built a successful windup toy

• He invented a new type of car

What was Henry most curious about?

• Rivers

• Electric gadgets

• Engines

• Windup toys

What invention did Thomas create to help people rest their hands?

• A windup toy

• A steam engine

• An electric pen

• A water wheel

What was the purpose of Thomas's electric pen?

• To make copies easily

• To draw pictures

• To send messages

• To write faster