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WorksheetsWhy Was It Written?
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 53mins
What are four reasons an author may write?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain
Personal, Interview, Entertain, Eat
Persuade, Irony, Entertain, Excited
Personal, Inform, Evolve, Explain
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What is the author's purpose?
to entertain you with a story about artists
to teach you how all artists become famous
to persuade you to attend an art program
to explain how to paint a sunset
The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.
What is the author's purpose?
to tell a story about pyramids
to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid
to persuade you to eat vegetables
to explain how to go shopping for food
What is the author's purpose for a biography?
persuade the reader to change your opinion
inform the reader about an important person's life
entertain the reader with a story
explain the author's opinion about the person's life
Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?
to tell a story about a boy who worked hard
to teach how to play basketball
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
to explain the rules of basketball
Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth.
What is the author's purpose?
to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
to teach you about the animals in the circus
to persuade you to visit the circus
to explain how much it costs to attend the circus
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
Animals are divided into categories. They are grouped according to the things they have in common. One category is birds. All birds have feathers. They are warm-blooded. Birds lay eggs and they have wings. Most birds fly, but there are some that do not.
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Explain
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
explain why you should dislike magic
A sticker on a frozen pizza with directions about how to cook the pizza in the microwave.
What is the author's purpose?
Eating
Persuade
Entertain
Explain
I walked up to my house when I saw balloons on the front porch. I walked faster and went inside the house. All of a sudden I heard, "Surprise!" and all my friends jumped out with presents in their hands. My birthday wasn't until next week so I was really surprised and happy.
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Explain
Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house. They make the best pets!
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Entertain
