WorksheetsAuthor Purpose Classwork Lesson 2
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 46mins
Watch the video and choose what us the author trying to do. Check on the explanation.
Persudade
Infrome
Entertain
Watch the video and choose what us the author trying to do. Check on the explanation.
Persudade
Infrome
Entertain
Watch the video and choose what us the author trying to do. Check on the explanation.
Persudade
Infrome
Entertain
The author most likely wrote this selection to -
The author most likely wrote this selection to -
The author most likely wrote the selection to -
Which of the following are examples of texts that are written to persuade? (Select two answers)
advertisement
poetry
notice
solicitation letter
Which of the following is NOT used to inform?
news article
user manual
campaign poster
terms and conditions
We should always practice the following when reading a news article EXCEPT ________.
verify the "facts" in the news article
check the credibility of the source
read other sources
accept without evaluating the information
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 convince you to eat vegetables
to explain how to go shopping for food
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
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?
to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules
to inform about the rules of games
to persuade people to follow the rules
to explain the rules of chess
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
