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Author Purpose Classwork Lesson 2

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Watch the video and choose what us the author trying to do. Check on the explanation.

a)

Persudade

b)

Infrome

c)

Entertain

2.

Watch the video and choose what us the author trying to do. Check on the explanation.

a)

Persudade

b)

Infrome

c)

Entertain

3.

Watch the video and choose what us the author trying to do. Check on the explanation.

a)

Persudade

b)

Infrome

c)

Entertain

4.
Now is the time for the people of earth to consider building a colony on the moon. While the crisis of overpopulation is not yet widespread on earth, there is no better time than the present to plan how humans might set up a civilization on the moon. Everyone reading this should contact his or her representatives in Congress and suggest funding a moon colony.
The author most likely wrote this selection to - 
a)
Describe what its like to live on the moon. 
b)
Entertain with a story about astronauts. 
c)
Persuade you to consider building a colony on the moon. 
d)
Inform you about an exciting new technological advance. 
5.
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.
The author most likely wrote this selection to - 
a)
Explain how to get your very own unicorn. 
b)
Inform the reader about the best birthday ever.
c)
Entertain with a story about a boy's birthday present. 
d)
Describe what the birthday party looked like. 
6.
Several scientists from NASA, the national space agency, visited a local manufacturing plant yesterday to investigate the possibility of producing a new type of plastic originally developed for space travel. The new plastic is cheaper to produce and more durable than traditional plastics. Scientists expect it will be especially valuable in manufacturing automobiles.
The author most likely wrote the selection to -
a)
inform the reader about a new type of plastic.
b)
convince you to work for NASA. 
c)
Explain the steps in becoming an astronaut. 
d)
Entertain with a story about space. 
7.

Which of the following are examples of texts that are written to persuade? (Select two answers)

a)

advertisement

b)

poetry

c)

notice

d)

solicitation letter

8.

Which of the following is NOT used to inform?

a)

news article

b)

user manual

c)

campaign poster

d)

terms and conditions

9.

We should always practice the following when reading a news article EXCEPT ________.

a)

verify the "facts" in the news article

b)

check the credibility of the source

c)

read other sources

d)

accept without evaluating the information

10.

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?

a)

to tell a story about pyramids

b)

to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid

c)

to convince you to eat vegetables

d)

to explain how to go shopping for food

11.

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?

a)

to tell a story about a boy who worked hard

b)

to teach how to play basketball

c)

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

d)

to explain the rules of basketball

12.

Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.

What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules

b)

to inform about the rules of games

c)

to persuade people to follow the rules

d)

to explain the rules of chess

13.

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?

a)

to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

b)

to teach you about the animals in the circus

c)

to persuade you to visit the circus

d)

to explain how much it costs to attend the circus