The author tries to convince the reader to do or believe in something.

The author tries to teach or give information about a topic.

The author tries to tell a story readers would enjoy.

A statement that can be verified by evidence or tested by experimentation.

A statement is based on a person’s belief, feeling, or viewpoint about something.

An article about what an elephant eats daily is an example of inform.

Comic books are fun, but they are not meant to entertain.

Everyone always has the same opinions.

Facts are objective statements.

Speeches are not an example of persuade.

Typically, authors write to persuade, inform and entertain.

A one-page printout showing how to put together a coffee table that came in a box.

A speech in which a student promises daily pizza rations if he is elected class president.

A picture book about a dog that gets lost on a family vacation and has to find his way home.

A timeline showing important events from the American Civil War.

An internet ad banner telling you to click it for a free iPhone.

A poem about a very comfortable chair in which the speaker could rest for eternity.

Sunday is the best day of the week.

Ms. Bellon was born in July 18.

Some families eat turkey on Thanksgiving day.

Christmas day is the most important holiday of the year.

Watching fireworks on the 4th of July is fun.

This has been a terrible week.

April is a month with 30 days.