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Authors Purpose

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What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?

to entertain with a story about school

to teach you how to get good grades

to persuade you to work hard in school

to explain the best colleges

What is the author's purpose for a book series like Harry Potter?

Inform the reader about magic

Persuade the reader to become a wizard

Entertain the reader with a story about a boy wizard

Express dislike for magic

I received a brochure from Disney World. What would be the purpose of the brochure?

Entertain with pictures of Mickey Mouse

Inform me about Disney and entertain

Inform me about Disney but also persuade me to take a trip there

Inform me about Disney's attractions

James woke up with a start. He knew there was something he wanted to remember. He rubbed his eyes and looked around his room. Suddenly, it occurred to him: today was his birthday! “Mom! Mom!” he called out. “It’s today!” His mother opened his door slowly. “Look out the window, James.” James leapt out of bed and ran to the window. There in the driveway was the most beautiful unicorn he had ever seen. “She’s all yours, James,” his mother said.

Explain how to get your very own unicorn.

Inform the reader about the best birthday ever.

Entertain with a story about a boy's birthday present.

Describe what the birthday party looked like.

Why was this police report written?
On December 5, police were called to the local convenience store when the owner reported someone had drawn graffiti on the side of the building. After viewing the surveillance footage, officers are confident they will locate the vandals.

Explain what happened on Dec. 5

Entertain with a story about the police.

Describe how policemen do their jobs.

Inform the reader about an incident that happened on December 5.

For this recipe you will need: sugar, butter, one egg, peanut butter, salt, baking soda, flour and vanilla extract. Begin by preheating the oven to 375°. In a mixer, cream together 1 stick of butter and 1 cup of sugar, then set aside. In a small bowl, beat the egg and add 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth. Then, slowly stir in a pinch of salt and 1-1/2 cups of flour. Add this to the butter and sugar mixture.

Describe what the end product will be.

Inform the reader about overeating sweets.

Explain how to make a yummy dessert.

Entertain with a story about baking.

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!

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.

Kimberly walked slowly through the greenhouse, gazing at the lush plants. She took in the sights of her oranges, lemons, and ripe red tomatoes, and inhaled the sweet smell of ripe fruit. She couldn’t believe how successful the business was becoming, and she could hardly conceal her pride. This was her greenhouse and her story of success.

Inform you how to grow a garden.

Explain the steps in setting up a green house.

Describe what Kimberly's greenhouse looked like.

Entertain with a story about plants.

Residents can expect up to six inches of snow overnight, followed by clearing and warmer temperatures in the morning.

Explain what will happen tonight.

Inform the reader of the weather forecast.

Describe what the streets will look like.

Persuade to wear snow boots in the snow.

10.

What is the definition of Author's Purpose?

Why a reading passage was written

Descriptive details about a person, place, or thing.

Figuring out something that is not directly stated in a reading passage

figuring out the meaning of unknown words from other words

11.

Define the Author's Purpose "to entertain".

A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.

A reading passage that has many descriptive details.

A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.

A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.

12.

The guiding question for finding authors purpose is...

What is this text about?

Why was this text written?

13.

The main reason the author wrote this paragraph is to...

describe a girl's dress

tell about a girl going to a wedding

show how a dress is made

explain the reasons the girl is going to the wedding

14.

The story of a young athlete who takes steroids and his life and future fall apart

to entertain: because its a story and not giving me information about the steroids and his life

to persuade: because its persuading me to make my life fall apart

to inform: because its giving me information and facts about steroids

15.

A medical report describing the effects of steroids on the human body

to entertain: because its giving me fun things to do about steroids

to persuade: because its persuading me to do something very bad

to inform: because its providing information about the effects of steroids

16.

What is the definition of inform when talking about authors purpose?

The author wants you to do, buy or believe something.

The author wants you to visualize or experience a person, place or thing.

The author wants to give your information.

The author wants to amuse you.

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JoJo plays in a South Warren Basketball game. He gets the ball, goes to the three point line and drains a 3!!! The crowd goes wildddddd!!!! The entire town of Bowling Green goes nuts!!!! He even gets interviewed and is all over the news!!!

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

18.

I just got back form the best place on Earth-Disneyland. Turns out the best place on Earth is the worst place on Earth. Buying a ticket is terrible because of the price. Taking a family of four is way too expensive. However, once you are inside, it gets worse. The lines for each ride are really long, and then rides only last 2-3 minutes. Don't even get me started on lunch. How about paying $10.00 for a hot dog and $5.50 for a bottle of water. When planning a vacation, trust me, stay away from Disneyland. What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

Entertain the reader with a sad story about a family that went to Disneyland for vacation.

Inform the reader about the prices for food at Disneyland.

Persuade the reader not to go to Disneyland for vacation.

Persuade the reader to go to Disneyland for vacation.

19.

You have just read a story about a family that went on their first camping trip together. As soon as they arrived at the campground, they put up their tent and then set off on a hike. However, when a sudden thunderstorm came over the mountain, they ran back in the pouring rain to the campground to find their tent blown over in the storm.

The author wrote the selection most likely to-

encourage readers to go camping

persuade readers to watch the weather forecast when camping

describe a family's camping trip

entertain readers about a family's camping experience.

20.

What is a purpose?

A reason why you love something

A reason why you hate something

A reason why something is not done

A reason why something is done

21.

Persuade means...

Make people agree with you

Make people angry

Make people think the opposite thing

Make people fall in love

22.

The Underground Railroad was a secret organization that helped slaves escape to freedom. It helped a lot of slaves escape from their masters.They went North so they could have freedom.They used secret codes and signals so they wouldn't get caught.

to provide details(information) about the Underground Railroad

to persuade/convince you that slavery is bad

to describe(information) the secret codes they used

to compare the free states (North) to those with slaves

23.

Opera music started in Europe. Emotions are expressed through music by singing and instruments. In contrast, in a musical, the acting by the performers is more important and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in a musical is presented by using scenery, costumes and acting. However, in an opera people sing the words instead of talking.

to describe/inform an art form called opera

to compare and contrast the difference between opera and musicals

to convince/persuade the reader that musicals are better than operas

to show the difference between the opera and a musical

24.

Halloween comes from an ancient Celtic festival that is over 2,000 years old. November 1 was the Celtic New Year and was the end of summer. They celebrated this by wearing costumes made of animal skins and dancing around a fire. Now it has evolved into people getting candy and wearing costumes.

to inform/describe how the holiday of Halloween started

to persuade/convince people not to trick-or-treat

to persuade/convince people they should not celebrate Halloween

to inform/describe Halloween costumes

25.

What does a slave think of July 4th (Independence Day) ? It is a day that shows him how unfair and cruel slavery is to its victims. It's not fair because their is not freedom/liberty for everyone.Everyone free person is happy and the slaves have nothing to celebrate.

explain the true meaning of the 4th of July

to show the inequality of freedom and the lack of opportunities for slaves

to show the joy and difficulty of the 4th of July

to explain what a joyous (happy) time the 4th of July is for Americans

26.

What is Ms. Veals purpose for teaching?

To hear herself talk

To help you learn

To get paid

To describe the ways she went to college

27.

What is the topic?

Some fish in the Caribbean are the Queen Angelfish, the Nassau Grouper, the Stingray, and Longsnout Seahorse. They can all be seen when snorkeling in the Caribbean.

Fish in the Caribbean

Snorkeling in the Caribbean

The Caribbean

Vacationing in the Caribbean

28.

The subject of a text, story, or novel; usually stated as a single word.

main idea

mood

topic

tone

29.

The author's reason for writing. Examples include to persuade, inform, entertain, and express.

author's purpose

author's point of view

author's opinion

alliteration

30.

An author's main reason for writing can best be described as the ____________.

author's point of view

author's purpose

author's text structure

author's evidence

31.

Entertain means...

To make people scared

To make people sad

To make people enjoy something

To go to the circus

32.

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

33.

Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836

to Inform

to Entertain

to Persuade

34.

The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.