Authors Purpose

Which is not an author’s purpose?

• Persuade

• Statement

• Inform

• Entertain

What would the authors purpose be if they’re trying to make you laugh?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

On the first day of school, be sure to follow these steps to ensure you are properly registered and in the correct classroom. First, be sure to find your name on the student list in each hallway. Note which room number appears next to your name on the list. If you do not find your name on a list, return to the main lobby to ask the greeter for assistance.

• Entertain others with a story about school. 
• Inform about the risks associated with walking to school. 
• Describe what a school day is like. 
• Explain what to do on the first day of school. 

 

It was a dark and spooky night and I was all alone in the old hotel bed. I tried to go to sleep, but I was too scared! My friends had told me too many stories about staying at this hotel, but I wanted to stay here anyways. All of a sudden I heard a rustling sound on the floor. I covered my head with the blanket in fear!

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

Basketball is the best sport ever. You should play it every chance you get. You should also watch it on tv. Basketball is the only sport that matters.

What is the authors purpose?

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Inform

If the author wants you to vote for a certain person, what is their purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Everyone agrees that recycling is an important way to conserve resources. Recycling plastic and metal reduces waste in landfills and reduces mining and pollution caused by manufacturing new products. If your family does not recycle, contact your local waste management department to find out how you can get started TODAY!
The author most likely wrote this selection to - 

• Inform you about the consequences of recycling. 
• Describe what a recycling plant looks like. 
• Explain the steps in recycling. 
• Persuade you to recycle to conserve resources. 

Q. 

Did you know that there are more than 150 species of owls in the world? Some counts indicate that there are more than 220 species of owls depending on how different owls are classified? Owls also have a flattened facial disk that funnels sound to the bird’s ears. Sounds are magnified as much as 10 times to help the owl hear noises humans can’t detect. Humans are threatening these great animals with habitat loss and pesticides that poison the birds.

What is the authors' purpose for writing this selection?

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

A commercial selling a new Star Wars Lego toy.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

A commercial selling a new Star Wars Lego toy.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain