1Question
What is an author?
2Question
What is the author's purpose?
3Question
Name one reason an author writes.
4Question
If a story is funny, what is the author trying to do?
5Question
If a book gives facts about dogs, what is the author trying to do?
6Question
If a poster says, 'Please recycle,' what is the author trying to do?
7Question
Read the sentence: 'Once there was a brave turtle who loved to sing.' What is the author's purpose?
8Question
Read the sentence: 'Water boils when it gets very hot.' What is the author's purpose?
9Question
Read the sentence: 'Please wear your helmet when you ride your bike.' What is the author's purpose?
10Question
Which purpose means the author wants to make you laugh or enjoy the text?
11Question
Which purpose means the author wants to give you information?
12Question
Which purpose means the author wants you to do something?
13Question
A story with talking animals and a silly ending was probably written to __________.
14Question
A science book about plants was probably written to __________.
15Question
A sign that says 'Stop' was probably written to __________.
16Question
Read the title: 'How to Make a Sandwich.' What is the author's purpose?
17Question
Read the title: 'My Funny Day at the Zoo.' What is the author's purpose?
18Question
Read the title: 'Why You Should Brush Your Teeth.' What is the author's purpose?
19Question
Why might an author write a story about a dragon and a princess?
20Question
Why might an author write about the seasons of the year?
21Question
Why might an author write a letter asking people to save water?
22Question
Read this clue: The text has facts, dates, and real names. What is the author's purpose most likely?
23Question
Read this clue: The text has jokes, made-up characters, and exciting action. What is the author's purpose most likely?
24Question
Read this clue: The text uses words like 'should' and 'must.' What is the author's purpose most likely?
25Question
A book about how trees grow and why they need sunlight has what purpose?
26Question
A comic strip with a silly cat and a funny surprise ending has what purpose?
27Question
A flyer says, 'Join our school clean-up day!' What is the author's purpose?
28Question
How can you tell if an author wants to teach you something?
29Question
How can you tell if an author wants to entertain you?
30Question
How can you tell if an author wants to persuade you?