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Grade 3 Author's Purpose
When writing to                an author's goal is to share information that is typically real and factual.
  1. entertain
  2. persuade
  3. inform
Grade 3 Author's Purpose
A story that is funny, silly, or scary is trying to                you.
  1. entertain
  2. persuade
  3. inform
  4. direct
Grade 3 Author's Purpose
Which are examples of texts designed to entertain? (Choose all that apply.)
  1. dictionaries
  2. plays
  3. textbooks
  4. biographies
  5. poems
  6. stories
  7. comic strips
Grade 3 Author's Purpose
A passage that has more facts than opinions is likely to be a/an                    .
  1. fairy tale
  2. fable
  3. biography
  4. informative passage
Grade 3 Author's Purpose
When you read a text or a story that contains important information and facts, what is the author's purpose?
  1. to persuade
  2. to entertain
  3. to inform
  4. to make you sad
Grade 3 Author's Purpose
When you read a story and the author is trying to get you to buy something or convince you to do something, what is the author's purpose?
  1. Persuade
  2. Inform
  3. Entertain
  4. Direct
Grade 3 Author's Purpose

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When an author tells a story or describes imaginary characters, places or events he/she is writing to                .
  1. entertain
  2. persuade
  3. sing
  4. inform
Grade 3 Author's Purpose
Clues that the author's purpose is to                 include that a story has a moral or that the text contains lots of facts.
  1. entertain
  2. persuade
  3. inform
  4. direct
Grade 3 Author's Purpose
When reading a text that explains how to complete or do something, the author is trying                .
  1. to inform
  2. to entertain
  3. to persuade
  4. to describe
Grade 3 Author's Purpose

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These are the best shoes in the world! If you wear these shoes you will jump higher, run faster, and score more points in a ballgame than anyone. Get a pair today! They are refreshing! Get your pair of SkyHigh Flyers TODAY!

Why did the author write this article?
  1. to entertain
  2. to persuade
  3. to inform
  4. to confuse
Grade 3 Author's Purpose

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Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries.

The author's purpose is to:
  1. entertain
  2. persuade
  3. inform
  4. confuse
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Rabbit thought Turtle was slow, so he challenged Turtle to a race. But Rabbit was so confident that he would win the race he decided to take a nap during the race. Turtle knew he could win the race if he just kept on going. Turtle did just that and he WON!

What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?
  1. To entertain
  2. To persuade
  3. To inform
  4. To confuse
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What is the author's purpose?

The impressive eagle is a national symbol in the United States for patriotism and freedom. Because the bald eagle was once hunted for sport, it is on the verge of extinction. If you kill a bald eagle, you can go to jail. Unfortunately, the bald eagle still maybe become extinct.
  1. To entertain
  2. To persuade
  3. To inform
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The day began like any other school day, except she really wanted to run to the bus and get to school. Mrs. Taylor had a feeling that today would be the day that she would be named homecoming queen!

The author's purpose is to:
  1. entertain
  2. persuade
  3. inform
  4. sing
Grade 3 Author's Purpose
The spaceship landed in the middle of the playground. Everyone froze. No one dared to speak or move. Suddenly, a little door on the bottom of the craft opened. The people didn't know whether to run or stay, so they just watched to see what would happen next. Suddenly a small green creature appeared and looked around at the startled people. He looked as surprised to see them as they were to see him. "Oops," he said. "Wrong planet!" He then turned around and scampered back into his ship and shut the door. Suddenly there was a whoosh and the ship disappeared. The people looked at each other, shrugged and the children started playing again.

The purpose of this article is to:
  1. Inform
  2. Persuade
  3. Entertain
  4. Impress
Grade 3 Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community.
  1. To entertain
  2. To persuade
  3. To inform
Grade 3 Author's Purpose CCSS: CCRA.R.6, RI.3.6

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Why did the author write this text?
  1. to tell about Rosa Parks
  2. to put down Rosa Parks
  3. to give an opinion about Rosa Parks
  4. to encourage others to be like Rosa Parks
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A person on TV says you should shop at Save-A-Buck because they have the cheapest prices on sodas. What is the author's purpose for making this statement?
  1. entertain
  2. persuade
  3. inform
  4. confuse
Grade 3 Author's Purpose
When writing to                an author's purpose is share information that is typically real and factual.
  1. entertain
  2. persuade
  3. inform
  4. sing
Grade 3 Author's Purpose
A commercial or advertisement is an example of writing to persuade.
  1. True
  2. False
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