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"Author's Purpose" from a set called *"15 stories in total"* created by *Kinders Hero*. The worksheet is designed for elementary students to practice identifying the
author’s purpose — which is typically one of three:
persuade, inform, or entertain.
Let me walk through the
task and
solution based on what's visible in the image:
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📝 Task Description
The worksheet includes two short passages about horses. Students are asked to:
1. Read the passage.
2. Determine the
author’s purpose (persuade, inform, or entertain).
3. Color the corresponding box (likely with a color code provided earlier).
4. Explain their answer.
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🔍 Passage 1: "All About Horses"
> *"Horses are mammals. They can grow very tall, big and muscular. They are very smart and can weigh as much as 2,000 lbs. Horses only eat vegetables, which means they are herbivores. They can run fast and are friendly, which makes horse riding a good activity for families."*
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✔ Step-by-Step Analysis:
- This passage gives
facts about horses:
- What they are (mammals)
- Physical traits (tall, muscular, weight)
- Diet (vegetables → herbivores)
- Behavior (smart, friendly)
- Use (horse riding)
- There is
no opinion,
no attempt to convince the reader to do something, and
no story or humor.
- The goal is to
teach the reader something about horses.
#### 💡 Author’s Purpose:
Inform
✔ So, the correct choice is
"inform".
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🧩 Instruction: "EXPLAIN IT"
> *"The text tells what the horses do and what they look like."*
This explanation is
correct but could be more complete. A better explanation might be:
> *"The author shares facts about horses, such as their size, diet, and behavior. The purpose is to teach readers about horses, so it is informative."*
But the student’s answer captures the key idea — it focuses on
what the horses do and look like, which aligns with informing.
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✔ Final Answer:
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Author’s Purpose:
Inform
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Explanation: The text provides facts about horses, including their appearance, diet, and behavior. It teaches readers about horses, so the author’s purpose is to
inform.
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🎯 Teaching Tip:
When teaching author’s purpose, use the acronym
PIE:
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Persuade – wants you to believe or do something
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Inform – gives facts and details
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Entertain – tells a story, has fun elements
In this case,
"All About Horses" is clearly
informative.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of author purpose worksheet 2nd grade.
