What is the Author's Purpose?

A section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression.

A speech written listing the negative effects of steroids and urging athletes not to use them.

The story of a teacher who helps some of her troubled students get to college

A brochure for custom glass windows with product descriptions, sample images, & coupons

An article comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems.

A pamphlet explaining how an unborn child may be affected when a pregnant mother smokes

A medical report describing the effects of too much candy in the human body.

A novel about a young girl who learns a lesson about bullying other students on the internet

An article where the author argues that Spotify is better than Pandora.

An instructional booklet describing how to operate a Chrome book.

A poem about why the iPhone is the greatest consumer electronic device ever made.

The first issue of Wolverine, published by Marvel in 1982

The ingredients listed on the side of a candy bar wrapper

Directions to the mall written by a friend or relative

The documentation and instructions for a new touch-screen tablet PC

A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression.

The lyrics to Michael Jackson’s song, “Billie Jean”

A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals.

The story of a young athlete who takes steroids and his life and future fall apart.

A website posting a dog leash law, giving penalties for walking around with one’s dog unleashed

A bumper sticker warning people to “Click it or Ticket,” in reference to wearing a seatbelt

A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes

A story written about a young boy who moves to a new school and is bullied.

A letter to a teen girl from her father giving reasons why she should go to college

A cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts

A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules

A speech written by a famous basketball player urging young people to stay in school

A politician’s speech about how homes should be provided to families who cannot afford them.

The terms of use for Facebook

A young girl’s note to her parents giving reasons why they should buy a puppy