Let’s go through each sentence one by one and think about why the author wrote it. Remember:
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Persuade = trying to convince you to do or believe something.
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Inform = giving you facts or information.
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Entertain = making you laugh, smile, or enjoy a story.
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1. *“If you buy three pizzas, we will give you one FREE.”*
→ This is trying to get you to buy more pizza. That’s persuasion!
✔ persuade
2. *“The Bahamas is known for its beautiful beaches.”*
→ This is just telling you a fact about the Bahamas. No trying to sell anything or tell a funny story.
✔ inform
3. *“Max told jokes to the class when the teacher stepped out.”*
→ Jokes are meant to make people laugh — that’s entertainment!
✔ entertain
4. *“I read a book about magical unicorns that can fly.”*
→ Magical unicorns? That’s fantasy — made up for fun! Not real, not trying to teach or sell.
✔ entertain
5. *“Vanilla ice cream tastes better than chocolate ice cream.”*
→ The writer is saying their opinion and trying to make you agree. That’s persuasion!
✔ persuade
6. *“My little sister lost her dog so we put up posters all around the neighborhood.”*
→ This is telling you what happened — a real-life event. It’s sharing information.
✔ inform
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Final Answer:
1. persuade
2. inform
3. entertain
4. entertain
5. persuade
6. inform
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of first grade author s purpose worksheet.
