Author's Purpose Practice Worksheet

Grade 5 English Language Arts Author's Purpose Practice Worksheet Challenging 5 Questions 9 Views

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Author's Purpose Practice Worksheet

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Grade: Grade 5

Subject: English Language Arts

Topic: Author's Purpose

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Challenging

Questions: 5

Instructions:
Read each question carefully. Use what you know about an author's purpose to answer. Choose the best answer, explain your thinking when asked, and support your ideas with evidence from the text or situation.

Skills Practiced:

Author's Purpose
English Language Arts
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

What is an author's purpose?

2Question

Read this sentence: 'Our school cafeteria should offer more fresh fruit because it helps students stay healthy and focused.' What is the author's purpose?

3Question

A magazine article explains how rain forms, gives facts about the water cycle, and includes labels on a diagram. What is the author's purpose?

4Question

Read this short passage: 'Mia held her breath as the small boat rocked on the dark waves. Suddenly, a shining light appeared on the shore, and Mia smiled for the first time all day.' What is the author's purpose, and what words help you know?

5Question

A student writes a blog post about why kids should walk to school when it is safe to do so. The post includes facts about exercise, energy, and reducing traffic, but it also uses exciting words and a personal story about feeling more alert after walking. What is the author's purpose? Explain your answer.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	The author's purpose is the reason the author wrote a text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.
2	To persuade. The writer is trying to convince readers that the cafeteria should offer more fresh fruit.
3	To inform. The article gives facts and teaches readers about rain and the water cycle.
4	The author's purpose is to entertain. Words like 'held her breath,' 'dark waves,' and 'shining light' create suspense and a story that is meant to interest readers.
5	The author's main purpose is to persuade, because the writer is trying to convince readers to walk to school. The facts and personal story support the argument, and the exciting words help make the message stronger.