Identifying Author's Purpose

All of the following are 4 main reasons why an author writes a story, EXCEPT to

• Inform

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Make their readers laugh

• Express thoughts and feelings

Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries.

• Persuade

• Inform and Explain

• Entertain

• Express thoughts/feelings

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community.

• Persuade

• Inform and explain

• Entertain

• Express thoughts/feelings

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.SL.5.4

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.2D

Lisa always looked forward to the fall because of the Harvest Festival. Of course, she loved the rides, but she really enjoyed the shows. This year would be the best. Lisa had a special opportunity to perform in the talent show.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Express thoughts/feelings

Tags

CCSS.W.5.3A

As I opened the car door, I heard my name being called from across the parking lot. The voice filled me with joy and excitement. I felt so happy to see my brother had finally come into town. He is my best friend and I truly cannot imagine a life without him.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Express thoughts/feelings

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.W.5.3B

CCSS.W.5.3D

Jim was unable to get to sleep.  When he went to bed he cried.  Tomorrow is his birthday party and it is going to be ruined. How can we go sledding with no snow? The next morning, when Jim got out of bed and ran to the window, he shouted with glee, "The snow has fallen and we can go sledding!"  Jim was happy because now he can have his birthday sledding party.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Express thoughts/feelings

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.W.5.3B