Author's Purpose

What is the author's purpose:

Meagan and Catherine were twin sisters who always got into trouble at school. One day Meagan and Catherine put salt in their teacher's coffee when the teacher wasn't looking. They were always playing pranks on their teacher.

• To entertain the reader with a story about two sisters who prank their teacher.

• To entertain the reader with a story about drinking coffee with salt in it.

• To persuade the reader to put salt in their teacher's coffee.

• To inform the reader about what it tastes like to put salt in coffee.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the author's purpose:

The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal. A cheetah can go from 0 to 60 miles an hour in only three seconds. These big cats are quite alert at high speed and can make quick and sudden turns when they see their prey.

• To entertain the reader with a story about a cheetah.

• To persuade the reader that the cheetah is the fastest animal.

• To inform the reader about a cheetah's ability to run fast.

• To entertain the reader with a story about a cheetah catching its prey.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.6

What's the author's purpose:

Dear Miss Sloan,

I am writing this letter to give you reasons for why we should get a longer recess. I think that we need more time to play to get out our energy. We also need more time in the sunlight to get Vitamin D. If we had longer recesses, we would be able to spend more time talking with our friends and wouldn't talk during your lessons.

• To entertain the reader with a story about recess.

• To inform the reader about why recess is important.

• To persuade the reader to give students a longer recess.

• To persuade the reader to make sure they exercise enough.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.W.3.1B

CCSS.W.3.1C

What's the author's purpose:

Seath and Luke took their allowance to the store to buy some candy. They were filling up their candy bag when all of a sudden the bag ripped and candy went everywhere. Seath and Luke tried to run away from the mess when Luke slipped on a gum ball. The store's manager asked Seath and Luke to clean up the mess and then he gave them each a bag of candy for free.

• To persuade the reader to buy candy.

• To inform the reader about the types of candy you can buy at the store.

• To entertain the reader with a story about two boys trying to buy candy.

• To entertain the reader with a story about two boys getting into trouble at the store.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

What's the author's purpose:

The pyramids were built as burial places for the Pharaohs. The Egyptians believed that the Pharaoh needed certain things to succeed in the afterlife. Deep inside the pyramid the Pharaoh would be buried with all sorts of items and treasure that he may need to survive in the afterlife.

• To persuade the reader into taking a trip to Egypt.

• To entertain the reader with a story about a Pharaoh.

• To inform the reader about what pyramids look like

• To inform the reader about why Egyptians built pyramids.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

What is the author's purpose:

There are a lot of reasons why you should get a cat for a pet instead of a dog. The first reason is that a cat is able to take care of itself. The second reason is that cats do not need to be walked every day. A third reason is that cats do not bark when the mailman delivers your mail.

• To inform the reader about why cats are better than dogs.

• To persuade the reader why they should think cats are better than dogs.

• To inform the reader about how cats take care of themselves.

• To persuade the reader to into buying an animal.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

What is the author's purpose:

Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.

• To persuade the reader to eat roasted marshmallows.

• To inform the reader about how you should make roasted marshmallows.

• To entertain the reader with a story about a dragon who makes roasted marshmallows.

• To entertain the reader with a story about a scary dragon.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the author's purpose:

Chipmunks are better than squirrels. They are smaller and can run faster. They are cuter, with their black stripes and little tails. They are friendly, and they make cute noises. Chipmunks are my favorite animals, and they should be your favorite, too!

• To persuade the reader into liking chipmunks more than squirrels.

• To inform the reader about the differences between chipmunks and squirrels.

• To entertain the reader with a story about chipmunks and squirrels.

• To persuade the reader into thinking that squirrels are better than chipmunks.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.6

What is the author's purpose:

Welcome to National Park

Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.

• To persuade the reader into taking a hike.

• To inform the reader about a trail at a National Park.

• To entertain the reader with a story about a visit to a National Park.

• To inform the reader about the dangers on a trail at a National Park.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.6

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Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in a small island off the western coast of the Portugal. He is the youngest of four children. He was named after Ronald Reagan, one of his father's favorite actors.

• To inform the reader about how Cristiano Ronaldo became a soccer player.

• To inform the reader about Cristiano Ronaldo.

• To persuade the reader to watch Cristiano Ronaldo on tv.

• To entertain the reader with a story about a famous soccer player.

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CCSS.RI.3.2