Author's Purpose
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English
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3rd Grade
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Deuntae Jefferson
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6 Slides • 14 Questions
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Authors write for different reasons. Let’s figure out why!
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What Is Author’s Purpose?
Author’s purpose means the reason the author wrote the text.
Authors usually write to:
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
🧠 P.I.E. helps us remember!
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Persuade
Persuade means to try to change your mind or make you do something.
Clue words:
should
must
best
I think
Example:
You should recycle to help the Earth.
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Inform
Inform means to give facts or information.
Clue words:
facts
dates
definitions
explains
Example:
Butterflies start as eggs and change as they grow.
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Entertain
Entertain means to tell a story or make you enjoy reading.
Clue words:
characters
setting
problem and solution
Example:
Once upon a time, a dragon learned to share.
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Author’s Purpose Chart
Purpose | What It Does | Example |
|---|
Persuade | Tries to change your mind | You should eat healthy foods. |
Inform | Gives facts | Frogs live near water. |
Entertain | Tells a story | The puppy chased its tail. |
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Match
Read each sentence. Match it to the author’s purpose.
You should wear a helmet when biking.
The sun is a star at the center of our solar system.
The silly monkey slipped on a banana peel.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
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Multiple Choice
Read each sentence. Choose the author’s purpose.
Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and fun. You should get one.
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
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Multiple Choice
Read each sentence. Choose the author’s purpose.
Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers.
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
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Multiple Choice
Read each sentence. Choose the author’s purpose.
The pirate searched for treasure on a stormy night.
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
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Multiple Choice
What does author’s purpose mean?
The title of the story
The author’s name
The reason the author wrote the text
The setting
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Multiple Choice
Which purpose means to give facts?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Describe
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Multiple Choice
Which purpose means to tell a story?
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
Explain
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Multiple Choice
Which purpose tries to change your mind?
Describe
Entertain
Inform
Persuade
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Multiple Choice
Read the sentence:
You should drink water every day to stay healthy.
What is the author’s purpose?
Inform
Persuade
Explain
Entertain
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Multiple Choice
Read the sentence:
Spiders have eight legs and spin webs.
What is the author’s purpose?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Description
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Multiple Choice
Read the sentence:
Liam found a tiny door behind the tree. When he opened it, a fairy flew out and laughed.
What is the author’s purpose?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
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Multiple Choice
Which clue word would help you find out someone was trying to persuade you?
once upon a time
facts
should
characters
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Multiple Choice
Read the sentence:
Recycling helps keep our planet clean. Everyone should recycle at home and school.
What is the author’s purpose?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Describe
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Multiple Choice
Read the paragraph:
Rain forms when water in the air cools and falls to the ground.
What is the author’s purpose?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Authors write for different reasons. Let’s figure out why!
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