Purpose for Reading

Read the passage below and answer the question. 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. What was the author's purpose in the passage?

• to persuade

• to entertain

• to inform

Read the passage below and answer the question. Dear Edith, Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed. What was the author's purpose in the passage?

• to persuade

• to entertain

• to inform

Define the Author's Purpose "to inform".  

• A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.

• A reading passage that has many descriptive details.

• A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.

• A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.  

Define the Author's Purpose "to entertain".  

• A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.

• A reading passage that has many descriptive details.

• A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.

• A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.  

What is the definition of Author's Purpose?

• Why a reading passage was written

• Descriptive details about a person, place, or thing.

• Figuring out something that is not directly stated in a reading passage

• figuring out the meaning of unknown words from other words

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 tell a 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 author's purpose for a book series like Harry Potter?

• Inform the reader about magic

• Persuade the reader to become a wizard

• Entertain the reader with a story about a boy wizard

• Express dislike for magic

Define the Author's Purpose "to persuade".  

• A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.

• A reading passage that has many descriptive details.

• A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.

• A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.  

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. 
What is the author's purpose?

• to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

• to teach you about the animals in the circus

• to persuade you to visit the circus

• to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain with a story about school

• to teach you how to get good grades

• to persuade you to work hard in school

• to explain the best colleges