WorksheetsPAST: Author's Purpose Analysis
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Label the PAST triangle correctly
What is author's purpose?
The reason why an author writes a text
The genre of text: informational, argumentative, fiction
Who the author is talking to
Who is talking in the text
What is a speaker?
The reason why an author writes a text
The genre: informational, argumentative, or fiction
Who the author is talking to
Who is talking in the text
What does text refer to?
The reason why an author writes a text
The genre: informational, argumentative, or fiction
Who the author is talking to
Who is talking in the text
What is an audience?
The reason why an author writes a text
The genre: informational, argumentative, or fiction
Who the author is talking to
Who is talking in the text
Text 1
Once in a small village, there was a girl named Lily who everyone thought was the most
beautiful girl in town. Lily had long, flowing hair, sparkling blue eyes, and a dazzling
smile. However, despite her outer beauty, Lily was known for her kindness and
generosity towards others. She would spend her days helping her neighbors,
volunteering at the local animal shelter, and always offering a kind word to those in
need. As time passed, the people in the village began to realize that Lily's true beauty lay
not in her appearance, but in her compassionate heart and selfless actions. They learned
that true beauty shines from within, radiating kindness and love to all those around.
What is the author's purpose in writing this passage about Lily?
To describe the physical appearance of a girl
To highlight the importance of inner beauty and kindness
To showcase the popularity of Lily in the village
To discuss the challenges faced by Lily on a daily basis
Text 1
Once in a small village, there was a girl named Lily who everyone thought was the most
beautiful girl in town. Lily had long, flowing hair, sparkling blue eyes, and a dazzling
smile. However, despite her outer beauty, Lily was known for her kindness and
generosity towards others. She would spend her days helping her neighbors,
volunteering at the local animal shelter, and always offering a kind word to those in
need. As time passed, the people in the village began to realize that Lily's true beauty lay
not in her appearance, but in her compassionate heart and selfless actions. They learned
that true beauty shines from within, radiating kindness and love to all those around.
What type of text is this?
Fiction
Informational
Argumentative
Text 1
Once in a small village, there was a girl named Lily who everyone thought was the most
beautiful girl in town. Lily had long, flowing hair, sparkling blue eyes, and a dazzling
smile. However, despite her outer beauty, Lily was known for her kindness and
generosity towards others. She would spend her days helping her neighbors,
volunteering at the local animal shelter, and always offering a kind word to those in
need. As time passed, the people in the village began to realize that Lily's true beauty lay
not in her appearance, but in her compassionate heart and selfless actions. They learned
that true beauty shines from within, radiating kindness and love to all those around.
Who is the speaker?
The author
Lily
A villager
A witch
Text 1
Once in a small village, there was a girl named Lily who everyone thought was the most
beautiful girl in town. Lily had long, flowing hair, sparkling blue eyes, and a dazzling
smile. However, despite her outer beauty, Lily was known for her kindness and
generosity towards others. She would spend her days helping her neighbors,
volunteering at the local animal shelter, and always offering a kind word to those in
need. As time passed, the people in the village began to realize that Lily's true beauty lay
not in her appearance, but in her compassionate heart and selfless actions. They learned
that true beauty shines from within, radiating kindness and love to all those around.
Who is the audience?
Outdoor explorers
People who think how you look is the most important thing about you
Teachers
Girls named Lily
Which piece of text evidence supports the author's purpose of highlighting the importance of inner beauty and
kindness?
