Author's Purpose

In 1803, Lewis and Clark agreed to travel west and explore for President Thomas Jefferson. Sacagawea joined them on their exploration. They made maps, drew the plants and animals they saw, and explored rivers. It took them two years to travel from Washington, D.C. to the Pacific Ocean. What is the author's purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

Last summer, I spent two weeks at my grandparent's farm. They have a creek with crystal clear water, and I could see rainbow trout swimming in it! I could smell sweet honeysuckle everywhere, but I could also smell a terrible aroma from the hog barn. Pew! I enjoyed grandma's cripy, fried chicken the most! What is the author's purpose?

• Entertain

• Inform

• Describe

• Persuade

Imo's is the best place to eat pizza! Their cheese is one of a kind--provel! You will asbolutely love the crispy crust becuase it's better than all the other pizza restaurants. You must go to Imo's the next time you have a craving for pizza. What is the author's purpose?

• Describe

• Explain

• Inform

• Persuade

We had a wonderful weekend! My dad took us to a new water park in the city. We enjoyed the slippery water slides, the gigantic wave pool, and ate some amazing food. My little sister was so tired she fell alseep on the way home, and she was as cute as a bug in her carseat. I hope we can go back to the waterpark soon! What is the author's purpose?

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

Do you know how to be organized in 4th grade? First, get a binder. Then, use different colored folders for each subject. Next, label a red one for math and a green one for ELA. Finally, use a yellow folder for a communication folder, and label "Left at home"on one side and "Right back to school" on the other side. Now you know where to put all of your papers! What is the author's purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

What birds cannot fly? Penguins! They can swim. They can march. They can also slide through the snow. They have feathers and beaks and lay eggs like other birds, but they just don't fly. What is the author's purpose?

• To Persuade the reader to believe that penguins cannot fly.

• To Inform the reader that penguins eventually learn to fly.

• To Persuade the reader to teach penguins how to fly.

• To inform the reader that penguins are birds even though they do not fly.

I went trout fishing with my Uncle Tom at a gigantic lake. The water smelled a bit fishy, but it just reminded me of fish stick day in the school cafeteria! I tied a bright-colored lure on my line and cast it out into the murky water--just like Uncle Tom. Plop! Then I fet a tiny tug after about five minutes. I reeled in my first fish. He felt slick and scaly as I pulled him off the hook, but I didn't care! What is the author's purpose?

• To describe how to prepare for a trout fishing trip.

• To inform the reader about trout.

• To describe the experience of trout fishing.

• To entertain the reader with a story about Uncle Tom and his nephew.

My best friend is named Lucy, and we hang out together all the time! We like to go shopping, watch movies, bake cookies, and we even joined the same Girl Scout Troop. Last week, we had a fight over the last cookie, and we didn't speak for two days. I should have split the last cookie with her. I finally called her and said, "I'm sorry for being selfish." She accepted my apology. Now, we're back to being best friends!! What is the author's purpose?

• To entertain the reader with a story about cookies.

• To persuade the reader to join a Girl Scout Troop.

• To describe a fight between two best friends.

• To entertain the reader with a story about two friends.

It's time to organize your bedroom. First, get all the junk out from under your bed and put it away. Next, use hangars and boxes to organize the items in your closet. After that, pick up anything left on the flooor and put it in its proper place. Finally, be sure to make your bed. Now, your room should look spectacular! What is the author's purpose?

• To entertain the reader with a story about a messy room.

• To persuade the reader to clean his/her room.

• To explain to the reader how to clean a bedroom.

• To describe what a messy bedroom looks like.

Abraham Lincoln is a famous person in American history. He was the best President we've ever had. He wore a tall black hat, and it made him look smart. Did you know he was a very good lawyer before he was President? The most important thing he did was end slavery. Mr. Lincoln did great things. What is the author's purpose?

• To persuade the reader to vote for Abraham Lincoln.

• To persuade the reader that Abraham Lincoln was a great President.

• To inform the reader about Abraham Lincoln.

• To inform the reader of the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln.