Author's Purpose

Hamsters for sale! They’re interesting and loving pets. You’ll love having one!

Scientists have found the fossil remains of the smallest dinosaur to ever roam. The bones were found in Colorado.

Instead of throwing out aluminum cans, it is important for people to recycle them. We should all recycle!

Boom! The thunder cracked outside. Sally ran to her bed and hid under the covers. The lights flickered.

When the author is trying to convince the reader and make them think, act or feel a certain way.

When the author is trying to teach or tell you something. The information and facts used are true.

Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Now, the US produces 32 million a year for people to eat.

When the author is telling a story that is enjoyable, interesting, or emotional to hold your attention.

If the text talks about research or scientifically proven facts, the author's purpose is probably...

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If you are able to recognize the author’s purpose, you will have a better understanding of the text.

If the text has characters, conflicts, and emotional appeal, the author's purpose is probably...

If the text says, "You should" or "Everyone should," and then lists reasons, the author's purpose is probably...

What are texts based on facts, real people, and real events, like history or biographies?

What is the reason an author writes something?