Author's Purpose
Persuasive Power
Audience Detective
Real World Reading
Mixed Up Messages
100

The author wrote a story about a talking dog who saves the day. What is the author’s purpose?

To entertain

100

The author uses true information and numbers to prove their point. What technique is this?

Facts/evidence

100

A picture book with rhyming words and big pictures is written for who?

Young kids

100

A cereal box says “Now with more vitamins!” What is the author’s purpose?

Persuade

100

A story that makes you laugh and teaches a lesson.

entertain/inform

200

A passage gives facts about how volcanoes form. What is the author’s purpose?

To inform

200

The author shares their personal thoughts and beliefs. What technique is this?

Opinion

200

A magazine about new video games is for what kind of audience?

Kids/teenagers/ people who like games

200

A weather forecast tells you it will rain tomorrow.

Inform

200

An ad says “The best pizza in town!” Is that a fact or opinion?

Opinion

300

A commercial tells you to buy a new toy. What is the author’s purpose?

To persuade

300

The author tries to make you feel proud or excited. What technique is this?

Emotions

300

A newspaper article about city elections is written for?

Adults

300

A comic book about a silly superhero.

Entertain

300

An article says “Apples have more fiber than candy.” Is that a fact or opinion?

fact

400

A brochure gives you reasons to recycle and keep your city clean.

To persuade 

400

“Studies show kids who read every day get better grades.” What technique is used?

Facts/evidence

400

A guide that helps teachers plan lessons. Who’s the audience?

Teachers

400

A sign says “Don’t litter – keep our park clean.”

persuade

400

“You’ll love how fresh our juice tastes!” What technique is that?

Emotion

500

A newspaper article gives you information about last night’s thunderstorm.

To inform

500

“You’ll feel so happy when you help save animals!” What technique is used?

Emotions

500

A website explaining how to start a business.

Adults

500

A travel brochure gives information about visiting the zoo.

Inform/persuade

500

The author gives reasons, facts, and feelings to convince readers to recycle. What’s the purpose?

To persuade using facts and emotion

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