Let’s go through each question one by one. We’re looking for the author’s purpose: to entertain, to inform, or to persuade.
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1. Stephen writes a letter to his parents explaining why he needs a new car.
He’s trying to convince them — so this is
to persuade.
2. A poster on the wall that names and defines the parts of speech.
It’s teaching you grammar facts — so this is
to inform.
3. A book that lists words in alphabetical order... (dictionary)
Dictionaries give you definitions and info — so this is
to inform.
4. An article detailing the many uses of a new multi-purpose tool...
It explains what the tool can do — it’s giving you information — so this is
to inform.
5. A poem about an itsy bitsy spider.
Poems like this are meant to be fun or enjoyable — so this is
to entertain.
6. A chapter in a math book that explains and provides examples of fractions.
Math books teach you how things work — so this is
to inform.
7. A chapter in a text that gives the history of the Cherokee Indians...
History chapters teach you facts — so this is
to inform.
8. A fairy tale about a handsome princess falling in love with a leprechaun.
Fairy tales are made-up stories for fun — so this is
to entertain.
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Final Answer:
1. c. To persuade
2. b. To inform
3. b. To inform
4. b. To inform
5. a. To entertain
6. b. To inform
7. b. To inform
8. a. To entertain
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of author purpose worksheet.
