Author's Purpose 3.10A

First Name

Last Name

Teacher

• Allen
• Bohl
• Dewitt-Davis
• Haynsworth

Question #1 Sunscreen is an important thing to remember when visiting the beach. It can prevent a painful sunburn. You should also always wear a hat with a wide brim and sunglasses to protect your eyes. You should really work hard to protect yourself from the sun’s damaging rays. The author most likely wrote the passage to - - -

• tell an entertaining story about going to the beach
• explain how important it is to always wear sunscreen to the beach
• explain how to apply sunscreen at the beach
• convince readers to protect themselves when visiting the beach

Question #2 Planting seeds inside is easy and fun! First, gather the supplies: dirt, seeds, cups and water. Put dirt in the cups. Bury one seed in each cup. Water each cup every other day. Leave them near a window to get sunlight so they can grow. The author most likely wrote this passage to - - -

• persuade the reader to eat more vegetables
• explain how to grow plants
• tell an entertaining story about planting seeds
• give a list of planting supplies

Question #3 Josie and Jill walked down the path to the beach. It was their first visit this summer. Josie knew she’d spend the day surfing in the waves. Jill was excited to build the biggest sandcastle she had ever built! The two girls played until sunset. They couldn’t wait to go back the next day. The author most likely wrote this passage to - - -

• explain how to build sandcastles
• convince the reader that going to the beach is the best way to have fun
• tell an entertaining story about a trip to the beach
• give information about surfing

Question #4 Rock, paper, scissors is the best way to decide who will go first. It’s fair. Most people know how to play rock, paper, scissors. It’s quick and easy to do. You shouldn’t waste your time with anything else! The author most likely wrote this passage to - - -

• explain how to play rock, paper, scissors
• persuade the reader to use a quick game to save time
• entertain the reader with a story about a quick game
• help the reader learn the rules to rock, paper, scissors

Question #5 Darren and his friends decided to play tag at recess today. Since they couldn’t decide who would be “it” first, Darren sang eeny, meeny, miny, moe while he pointed at his friends. He ended up being the last one! All the boys laughed and started to run around the playground. They had a fantastic time playing tag. The author most likely wrote this passage to - - -

• entertain the reader with a story about some friends solving a problem
• explain how to play tag with your friends at recess
• give information about about a fun recess game
• convince the reader that singing with your friends is fun

Question #6 Hummingbirds are one of the smallest birds. They live in the Western Hemisphere of the world. Hummingbirds like to drink nectar from flowers, but they also eat insects such as mosquitos, spider, and gnats. The author most likely wrote this passage to - - -

• give the reader information about a type of bird
• tell a story about what hummingbirds eat
• persuade the reader that hummingbirds are the most interesting birds in the world
• share his feelings about hummingbirds

Question #7 Recycling is important to helping protect our planet. It doesn’t take much work to recycle. Get a separate container (like a bag or box) and place it next to your trash can. When you throw away trash, simply put your glass, plastic, and cans in the recycling container. Please think about how easy it is to recycle and start today! The author most likely wrote this passage to - - -

• persuade the reader to recycle by giving helpful hints
• give information about recycling programs in your community
• tell a story about recycling trash in your neighborhood
• help the reader to stop leaving so much trash around their house