Author's Purpose

NAME the purpose of a sticker on a frozen pizza with directions on how to cook the pizza

A script for a school play about a girl who is unexpectedly rewarded for her kind deeds

A speech in which a student promises daily pizza rations if he is elected class president

An author’s _______________ is his or her reason for writing

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

NAME the purpose for using statistics and/or researched data

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

NAME the purpose for watching Empire

An internet ad banner telling you to click it for a free iPhone

A small book about a boy who loses his Mom’s cell phone and learns that telling the truth is the most important thing

A poem about a very comfortable chair in which the speaker could rest for eternity

A classified ad in which the seller lists a chair in good condition for ten dollars or best offer

NAME the purpose for a note from your friend asking you to be his science partner

Select the three Author's Purposes

Name the PURPOSE of a map of the world, showing all continents, countries, and oceans

A one page printout showing how to put together a coffee table that came in a box

A timeline showing important events from the American Civil War

A speech written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes to not use

A picture book about a dog that gets lost on a family vacation and has to find his way home

An orange sign advising drivers that the road beyond is under construction