Author's Purpose

When an author writes to entertain, they:

• try to capture your attention with something funny or emotional

• try to get you to do or try something

• teach you facts about something

What is the author's purpose of this writing?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Describe

• Explain

Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867 in Pepin, Wisconsin to Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She met and married Almanzo James Wilder in 1885. She published many books based on her travels to the west. Her writing became the basis for the " Little House" series She died in 1957.

• to Inform

• to Entertain

• to Persuade

• to Describe

• to Explain

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

• to inform

• to entertain

• to describe

• to explain

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

• to inform

• to entertain

• to describe

• to explain

A public service announcement telling kids to stay in school 

• explain

• describe

• inform

• persuade

An author's purpose is...

• the reason an author writes

• the reason an author teaches

• author's sense of humor

• author's way of life. 

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard

• to teach how to play basketball

• to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

• to explain the rules of basketball

What is the primary purpose of an author when they write a biography?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

When an author writes a mystery novel, their main purpose is to:

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Describe