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WorksheetsAuthor's Purpose & Message
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins
What is an author's purpose?
The reason the author started writing
The reason the author wrote this particular text
The reason the author enjoys writing
The purpose of life
What does an author's message refer to?
The main idea of the text
The topics of the text
The universal message or lesson
Supporting details
Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet!
The purpose of this selection is mainly to -
show kids how fun a water hose fight can be
encourage kids to be careful when playing pranks
teach kids to think before they act
share with kids a fun summer activity
"Gabby! Run!" the zookeeper yelled. A baby hippo was running full speed toward Gabby.
Why does the author use exclamation marks?
To show the importance of hippo health
To describe the speaker's thoughts
To emphasize the danger of the situation.
To scuba dive, a diver must first be an excellent swimmer. Then there is much gear to learn about. After that, the diver needs to practice wearing a mask and an oxygen tank. Finally, some dive lessons are required.
The reader can tell this paragraph is written to -
Show the reader the steps in learning to scuba dive
Persuade the reader that scuba diving is a worthwhile activity
Emphasize the importance of scuba diving
Jose and Trevor were stuck on their project. They were trying to create a walking robot just like everyone else. But then Jose said,"Why don't we just do something differently? We could create a water robot! Soon the boys figured out their own ideas to make the water robot a success.?
What is the main message of the story?
Thinking creatively helps people achieve their goals.
Showing respect to the boss is an important part of any job.
People who have courage will find that there is nothing to fear.
Makayla, Izzie, and Gabbie were having a hard time completing their math project. Then the teacher said the project could be completed in groups, and the best group would win. After joining together, the three girls had a much easier time completing the work.
What is the main message of the story?
Winning does not matter as long as you try hard.
Working with others can be better than working on your own.
The best ideas come to those who are patient.
Taking a risk is more important than making a mistake.
7. This author believes that-
Evan loved to roast his friends. He would come up with great jokes that'd make everyone laugh, but sometimes his friends would get mad or sad because of what he had said. Whenever they tried to talk to him about it he'd say, "Bruh, learn to take a joke!" One day Evan's friend Brisa roasted him so bad that it got the whole class laughing. Evan could feel his face turn red with shame. When he tried to talk to Brisa about how hurt he was, Brisa responded, "Bruh, learn to take a joke!"
A good joke is worth the pain.
Treat others as you want to be treated.
Don't let things hurt your feelings.
Choose your friends carefully.
Jenny helped the elderly lady across the street and held the door open for her as she slowly walked into the grocery store. What does this passage tell us about Jenny?
She is impatient.
She is tired.
She is caring and considerate.
She is frustrated.
Raul was so excited for the holidays. He was sure that his parents were going to buy him a hoverboard. One day when his parents were out, Raul decided to open one of the gifts he had found wrapped up in the closet. He wanted to check and see if it was the hoverboard he had asked for. He carefully unwrapped the present, and it really was the hoverboard he wanted! Just as he was about to get on it, his parents came home and found him with his unwrapped present. They decided to return the hoverboard because of his behavior.
Good things only come to those who wait.
Don't waste the things you have.
Always be honest.
Have respect for your parents.
Jenny helped the elderly lady across the street and held the door open for her as she slowly walked into the grocery store. What does this passage tell us about Jenny?
She is impatient.
She is tired.
She is caring and considerate.
She is frustrated.
Why do authors include imagery in their stories?
To interest the reader
To create images in the reader's mind as they read
To make the story entertaining
All of the above
Foreshadowing means
the author giving a preview or memories about the past
words that help you transition from one idea to the next
the message of the story
the way an author write
Structure means
the message of the story
the mood of feeling of a story
the way an author organizes their writing
none of the above
An author may use a short, choppy sentence to
create suspense
create a fast or urgent mood
make words or sentences stand out/show something important is happening
all of the above
Tone means
a concrete object that has an abstract meaning
the moral of the story
how the writer feels about their text
the ending of the story
When we're talking about the author's audience, we're usually talking about ...
A specific, targeted group
Everyone in the whole, wide world
Anyone who decides to read what the author wrote
The Fox and the Stork
One day, a fox invited a stork for supper. He started making some soup. It smelled so good that he wished could eat it all himself.
When the stork arrived, the mean fox served the soup in flat bowls. Poor Stork! She tried to sip the soup with her long beak, but the bowl was too shallow. The fox lapped up all his broth in a minute. The stork couldn't eat at all!
A few days later, the stork invited the fox to supper. He hurried over to her house, sniffing at the smell of tasty stew in the air.
"Here you are!" said the stork. With a little smile, she served the stew in tall glass jars. The fox couldn't eat any, but the stork easily ate all of hers with her long beak.
The fox realized that the stork was teaching him a lesson. He hung his head. He was ashamed of how greedy and mean he had been. He knew that if he had been nice, Stork would have been nice to him.
What is the message of the story?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Foxes and storks shouldn't eat together.
Never give up.
Take your time.
The Fox and the Stork
One day, a fox invited a stork for supper. He started making some soup. It smelled so good that he wished could eat it all himself.
When the stork arrived, the mean fox served the soup in flat bowls. Poor Stork! She tried to sip the soup with her long beak, but the bowl was too shallow. The fox lapped up all his broth in a minute. The stork couldn't eat at all!
A few days later, the stork invited the fox to supper. He hurried over to her house, sniffing at the smell of tasty stew in the air.
"Here you are!" said the stork. With a little smile, she served the stew in tall glass jars. The fox couldn't eat any, but the stork easily ate all of hers with her long beak.
The fox realized that the stork was teaching him a lesson. He hung his head. He was ashamed of how greedy and mean he had been. He knew that if he had been nice, Stork would have been nice to him.
What was the author's purpose in including the type of dish that the stork serves the dinner in?
Show the reader what kinds of dishes foxes and storks eat out of
Show the stork how he should treat the fox
Teach the fox a lesson about what he did to the stork
Teach the reader an important message about keeping dishes clean
What is the best amusement park ever? (multiple answers allowed)
Disneyland or Disneyworld
I don't have a favorite
Legoland
Seaworld
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
What is a better incentive in class? (multiple answers allowed)
Stickers
Candy or Treats
Bulldog Bucks
Movie Day
Class Prizes
What beverage do you drink most often?
Soda
Water
Tea
Juice
What is the best time of day for getting work done?
Morning (9am - 11am)
Afternoon (11am - 2pm)
Evening (2pm - 5pm)
Night (5pm - 9pm)
Which picture of my dog, Lulu, is cuter?
