Author's Purpose Practice

A letter to a girl from her imprisoned father giving reasons why she should attend college.

A story about a young boy who is bullied but learns to stand up for himself.

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

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

A bumper sticker warning people to "Click it or Ticket," in reference to wearing a seat belt.

An article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone.

A medical report describing the effects of steroids on the human body.

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

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

Directions to the mall written by a friend or relative.

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

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

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

An instructional booklet describing how to operate a smart phone.

The terms of use for Facebook, a social networking site.

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

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

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

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

The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song, "Billy Jean."

The ingredients listed on the side of a candy bar wrapper.

The first issue of Wolverine, published by Marvel in 1982.

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