To solve this problem, we need to look at each phrase in the bottom section and decide if its main goal is to
Persuade,
Inform, or
Entertain.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown:
1.
"a book about reindeer jokes"
* Jokes are meant to make you laugh and have fun.
*
Category: To Entertain
2.
"a history lesson on Native Americans"
* A history lesson teaches you facts about the past.
*
Category: To Inform
3.
"a comic book"
* Comic books tell stories with pictures to keep you interested and amused.
*
Category: To Entertain
4.
"a recipe on how to make cookies"
* A recipe gives you instructions and facts on how to cook something.
*
Category: To Inform
5.
"a book on why dogs are the best pets"
* This title tries to convince you that dogs are better than other pets. It is sharing an opinion to change your mind.
*
Category: To Persuade
6.
"10 reasons to join the sewing club"
* Giving "reasons to join" is trying to convince you to sign up for the club.
*
Category: To Persuade
7.
"a book about fairytales"
* Fairytales are stories made up for enjoyment and imagination.
*
Category: To Entertain
8.
"facts about planets" (Note: The text is cut off but says "fact... planets")
* Facts teach you true information about space.
*
Category: To Inform
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Final Answer:
To Persuade
* a book on why dogs are the best pets
* 10 reasons to join the sewing club
To Inform
* a history lesson on Native Americans
* a recipe on how to make cookies
* facts about planets
To Entertain
* a book about reindeer jokes
* a comic book
* a book about fairytales
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of purpose worksheet.
