Authors Purpose

Q. You just finished reading a magazine article that included some alarming statistics about pollution and how people are damaging the planet with everyday decisions that they make. The article also includes some suggestions on how you can help improve the Earth's situation for future generations.

The author's primary purpose for writing this article is most likely:

• to inform readers about pollution.

• to inform readers about the Earth.

• to persuade readers to change certain habits that will help the Earth.

• to persuade readers not to pollute the Earth by littering.

Q. Are you between the ages of 7-12? If so, you should be getting between 10-11 hours of sleep each night. Studies have found that kids who get enough sleep at night are more alert for learning, are less likely to get sick, and simply feel better. So, go to bed early tonight!

The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:

• to inform readers about the benefits of getting the right amount of sleep each night.

• to persuade readers to get the right amount of sleep each night.

• to persuade readers to understand sleep studies.

• to explain to readers how to stay healthy by getting enough sleep.

Q. You have just read a chapter in your science book about the benefits of good nutrition. You learned that eating the right foods and the right amounts of food helps people control their weight and reduce their risk of other health problems, like heart disease and diabetes.

The author's primary purpose for writing this chapter is most likely:

• to give information about good nutrition.

• to give information about heart disease and diabetes.

• to persuade readers to change their eating habits.

• o persuade readers to get tested for health problems.

Q. You have just read a blog that gave step-by-step directions for making homemade cinnamon rolls. Each direction included a photo as well. A shopping list of ingredients was also included.

The author's primary purpose for writing this blog post is most likely:

• to entertain readers about the experience of making homemade cinnamon rolls.

• to persuade readers to make homemade cinnamon rolls.

• to persuade readers to make homemade cinnamon rolls instead of buying them at a store.

• to explain the steps to make homemade cinnamon rolls.

Q. You and your mom have decided to train for your first 5K road race. You google “How to train for your first 5K” and arrive at a website with correct running form and breathing guidelines, nutritional tips, and a complete 9-week training schedule.

The author’s primary purpose for making this website is most likely:

• to explain to readers how to train properly for your first 5K.

• to inform readers about 5K races.

• to persuade readers to eat right while training for a 5K.

• to persuade readers to try training for a 5K.

Q. Persuade means...

• to make people agree with you

• to make people angry

• to make people think the opposite thing

• to make people fall in love

Q. Inform means...

• to give an informal speech

• to give information

• to take the form

• to give a form

Q. Entertain means...

• to make people scared

• to make people sad

• to make people enjoy something

• to go to the circus