Author’s Purpose
A story about a silly monkey. Is it to teach or for fun?
Entertain (fun)
If a boy is eating ice cream, what is he doing?
Eating
Who is the story about?
The character
What does big mean?
Large
The dog runs. The dog jumps. The dog plays.
The dog
A book that tells you about animals. Why did the author write it?
Inform (teach)
If it is raining, what should you use?
An umbrella
Where a story happens is called the ___?
Setting
What does happy mean?
Feeling good / glad
The girl eats. The girl drinks milk. What is this mostly about?
The girl eating
“Eat your vegetables!” Why did the author write this?
Persuade (tell you what to do)
If a girl is smiling, how does she feel?
Happy
What happens in a story is called the ___?
Events
What does run mean?
To move fast
The sun is hot. The sun is bright. What is this mostly about?
The sun
A story about a princess and a dragon. Why?
Entertain
If a story says “The cat is sleeping,” what is the cat doing?
Sleeping
If a story is about a dog and a boy, who are the characters?
The dog and the boy
What does tiny mean?
Very small
The boy reads a book. He turns the page.
What is this mostly about?
The boy reading
A book that tells how to brush your teeth. Why?
Inform
If a boy is running late, what is he doing?
Going fast / hurrying
If a story happens at school, what is the setting?
School
What does look mean?
To see / use your eyes
The cat sleeps. The cat wakes up. The cat runs.
What is this mostly about?
The cat