Author's Purpose: Reading Worksheet

Author's Purpose Short Answer

Pre-K Reading Author's Purpose Short Answer Easy 15 Questions 13 Views

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Author's Purpose: Reading Worksheet

Author's Purpose Short Answer

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Grade: Pre-K

Subject: Reading

Topic: Author's Purpose

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Questions: 15

Instructions:
Read each question and answer in a short sentence or a few words. Think about why an author writes a story, book, or note. Your answers should be simple and clear.

Skills Practiced:

Author's Purpose
Reading
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

Why might an author write a book to make people laugh?

2Question

Why might an author write a book to teach colors?

3Question

Why might an author write a note to tell a friend hello?

4Question

Why might an author write a story about a funny dog?

5Question

Why might an author write about how to wash hands?

6Question

Why might an author write a sign that says, 'Stop'?

7Question

Why might an author write a book about animals at the zoo?

8Question

Why might an author write a silly poem?

9Question

Why might an author write a book to show how plants grow?

10Question

Why might an author write a letter to invite a friend to a party?

11Question

Why might an author write a story that makes readers smile?

12Question

Why might an author write directions for getting to the library?

13Question

Why might an author write about the weather today?

14Question

Why might an author write a book to help people learn the alphabet?

15Question

How can you tell if an author wants to entertain you?

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	To entertain.
2	To teach.
3	To tell something.
4	To entertain.
5	To teach.
6	To tell or inform.
7	To teach.
8	To entertain.
9	To teach.
10	To tell.
11	To entertain.
12	To inform.
13	To inform.
14	To teach.
15	The story is fun or funny.