WorksheetsAuthor's Purpose
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
You just finished reading a magazine article that included some shocking facts about pollution and how people are damaging the planet. They article also includes some ideas for how you can help the Earth in the future.
The author's MAIN purpose for writing this is:
to inform readers about pollution
to inform readers about the Earth
to convince readers to change certain habits they do every day
to persuade readers not to pollute the Earth by littering.
Are you between 7 and 12 years old? If so, you should be getting 10-11 hours of sleep every night. Studies show that kids who good sleep are more focused at school, less likely to get sick, and feel better. So, go to bed early!
The author's main purpose is to
explain the benefits of getting the right amount of sleep every night
persuade readers to get enough sleep at night
persuade readers to understand sleeping
explain how to stay healthy by getting enough sleep
You have just read a chapter in your science book about nutrition. You learned that eating the right food and the right amount of food helps people stay healthy.
The author's purpose is most likely
to give information about good nutrition
to give information about heart disease and diabetes
to persuade readers to change their eating habits
to convince readers to get tested for health problems
MASH is a game kids play to predict their future. A piece of paper, a pencil, and a creative mind are the only things you need to play. Here is how you play the game....
The author's purpose is most likely
to explain how to play the game MASH
to describe why MASH is a fun game to play
to convince readers to play the game MASH
to teach readers about the history of the game MASH
You just read a blog with step by step directions for making homemade cinnamon rolls. A shopping list of ingredients is also included.
The author's purpose is most likely
to persuade readers to make homemade cinnamon rolls
to persuade readers to bake at home instead of buying them at the store
to sequence the steps for a homemade cinnamon roll recipe
to teach people about the different ways to eat cinnamon rolls
While waiting in the lunch line, you see a poster that shows a dinner plate with chicken, rice, and vegetables on it, and a glass of milk just above the plate. The poster's headline reads "A balanced meal" and it talks about the different types of food in each food group.
The author's purpose is most likely
to inform readers what makes up a balanced meal
to compare and contrast different types of food
to describe what different foods are made of
to explain how different foods are cooked
Have you thought about what you are going to give your mom for Mother's Day? What?! You weren't going to bother getting her anything? Whoa- I would think twice about that if I were you! Is a card or a small gift too much to bother with for someone who has done so much for you?
The author's purpose is most likely
to describe different Mother's Day gifts
to explain why mothers deserve a gift on Mother's Day
to convince readers to do something special for their mom on Mother's Day
to show readers that not getting a Mother's Day gift causes moms to feel unsatisfied
You have just read a post online about someone's visit to a new restaurant. He gives details about his experience, starting with his first step into the building and finding a decorated dining room with calm lighting and soft music. He then talks about the beauty, good smells, and amazing flavor of the food.
The author's purpose is most likely
to compare the restaurant's music and smells to the taste of its food
to inform readers of the menu of the new restaurant
to convince readers this is the best restaurant ever
to describe his experience at the restaurant
You and your mom have decided to train for your first 5K road race. You google "How to Train for Your First 5K" and find a website that talks about good form for running, tips for breathing, nutrition tips, and a 9 week long training schedule.
The author's purpose is most likely
to explain how to train properly for your first 5K
to inform readers about different types of races
to persuade readers to try training for a 5K
to compare different breathing exercises and nutrition tips
Pie is so much better than cake! First, pie has a wonderful buttery, flaky crust. When you bite into a piece of pie, you taste sweet filling. But, when you bite into a piece of cake, you just get mushiness with frosting. Pie is also healthier because it can have fruit!
The author's purpose is most likely
to describe to readers what pie and cake taste like.
to convince readers to agree that pie is better than cake
to convince readers to have pie for their birthday instead of cake
to compare and contrast pie and cake
A tornado watch is different than a tornado warning. A tornado watch means that a tornado could develop so people should be ready just in case. But, a tornado warning means there is a tornado so people should take cover immediately.
The author's purpose is most likely
to compare and contrast a tornado watch to a tornado warning
to persuade readers to be prepared for tornadoes
to convince readers to watch the news for weather reports
to describe what tornadoes look like
Your mom just got a new car and needs to set up the movie player for your road trip. She pulls out the car's manual and finds the chapter about the movie player.
The author's purpose is most likely
to explain how to operate the car's movie player
to teach parents the importance of movies in the car
to convince more people to watch movies on car rides
to describe the parts of a car's movie player
The Cuyahoga national park is in Ohio. Not only is it the only park in Ohio, it is also the youngest park ever! It became a park in 2000. Visitors enjoy miles of rivers and forests.
The author's purpose is most likely
to convince readers to visit Cuyahoga national park
to teach facts about the Cuyahoga national park
to explain the location of the national park
to persuade readers to visit a national park in their state
What better way to spend a fall evening than in front of a crackling fire? As the sun sets, the light in the sky becomes neon yellow with an orange glow of flames. The smell of burning wood, the look of smoke, and the sound of crackling fire calms you down and warms you up.
The author's purpose is most likely
to convince readers to have a bonfire
to describe a bonfire with details
to explain to readers how to enjoy a bonfire
to inform readers of the good parts of a bonfire
Is your closet overflowing with toys you don't play with? Follow these tips to clear your closet! First, get three large boxes. Label one box "KEEP" and one box "DONATE". Then, go through each item and place it in one of the boxes.
to describe cleaning so readers can imagine organizing their closet
to sequence the steps to organize a closet
to convince readers to donate old toys
to teach readers the importance of donating toys
