Author’s Purpose Practice
RI.6.6c – I can explain an author’s purpose for writing a text .
P = Persuade
I = Inform
E = Entertain
Read the descriptions below. Determine the author’s purpose and explain how you made that determination.
1. The first issue of Wolverine comic book, published by Marvel in 1982.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
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2. A pamphlet explaining how an unborn child may be affected when a pregnant mother smokes.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. A novel about a young girl faced with a difficult decision after learning she had to move.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. The rules and regulations (terms of service) for using a social networking site like Facebook.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. A speech written by Lebron James urging young people to stay in school.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. Directions to Morehead Cinemas written by a friend.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Author’s Purpose Practice
RI.6.6c – I can explain an author’s purpose for writing a text .
P = Persuade
I = Inform
E = Entertain
Read the descriptions below. Determine the author’s purpose and explain how you made that determination.
1. The first issue of Wolverine comic book, published by Marvel in 1982.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. A pamphlet explaining how an unborn child may be affected when a pregnant mother smokes.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. A novel about a young girl faced with a difficult decision after learning she had to move.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. The rules and regulations (terms of service) for using a social networking site like Facebook.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. A speech written by Lebron James urging young people to stay in school.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. Directions to Morehead Cinemas written by a friend.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
7. Ingredients listed on the side of a candy bar wrapper.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
8. The lyrics to a Taylor Swift song.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
9. A letter to a middle school principal providing reasons students should be allowed more time outside.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
10. A documentary on the Titanic.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
11. A bumper sticker that reads: “Click it or Ticket.”
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
12. The story about a teacher who helps some of her troubled students get accepted into college.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
7. Ingredients listed on the side of a candy bar wrapper.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
8. The lyrics to a Taylor Swift song.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
9. A letter to a middle school principal providing reasons students should be allowed more time outside.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
10. A documentary on the Titanic.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
11. A bumper sticker that reads: “Click it or Ticket.”
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
12. The story about a teacher who helps some of her troubled students get accepted into college.
P
I
E
Why? ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________