Author's Purpose Practice Worksheet - Identifying the reason behind writing with examples and multiple-choice questions.

Based on the text provided in the worksheet:

Question 1:
The text explains how the water cycle works. It states facts like "heat drives the water cycle," "ice melts into water," and "water evaporates." The author is sharing facts and explaining a process.
* Reasoning: The author is sharing facts.
* Selection: A. to give us information

Question 2:
The text is a poem that gives advice. It says "Never stop for crying" and suggests that great things are done by "patient trying." The author is encouraging the reader to keep trying and not give up.
* Reasoning: The author is trying to persuade or encourage the reader.
* Selection: B. to convince us to believe or do something

Final Answer:
1. A
2. B