Titles
Short Story
PIE'ED
Sentences
Just For Fun
100
Life Found on Mars. Scientists Discover New Forms of Life
Inform
100
Rules are a part of life. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can or can not do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. What is the author's purpose?
to Inform
100
This author's purpose gives us facts or information
Inform
100
A book of over 1,000 Knock, Knock jokes. What is the author's purpose?
to Entertain
100
How do you spell the author's purpose that gives us details?
D-E-S-C-R-I-B-E
200
America's Best Educational Software
Persuade
200
Come one, Come all! This new and improves sauce will make you want to do a little dance. It is blended with the finest fresh veggies and fruits you can buy. All you need is $14.99. And in this special offer, if you buy within the next 20 minutes, we'll give you two for the price of one. Our product is guaranteed to be the lead in weight loss and muscle gain OVERNIGHT!
to Persuade
200
This author's purpose tends to make us laugh or smile.
Entertain
200
A young boy's note giving reasons why they should buy a puppy. What is the author's purpose?
to Persuade
200
How do you spell the author's purpose that gives us instructions or directions?
E-X-P-L-A-I-N
300
The Secret Mysterious Pendant
Entertain
300
Santa's Reindeer Poop. First, place all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir. In another large pot, bring liquid ingredients to a slow boil. Then, take off the stove and add a teaspoon of vanilla. Spoon the mixture onto wax paper. And let it harden. VIOLA! What is the author's purpose?
to Explain (the recipe for Reindeer Poop)
300
This author's purpose gives us directions or instructions
Explain
300
A newspaper article on American health care. What is the author's purpose?
to Inform
300
How do you spell the author's purpose that tries to convince us of something
P-E-R-S-U-A-D-E
400
The Big, Yellow, Noisy School Bus
Describe
400
Sam was very nervous about basketball tryouts. He couldn't sleep all night and had trouble eating breakfast. But when his tryouts began, Sam did everything right. He was the best player there! What is the author's purpose?
to Entertain
400
This author's purpose gives us details
Describe
400
A cookbook containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and all kinds of other desserts. What is the author's purpose?
to Explain
400
How do you spell the author's purpose that gives us facts or information?
I-N-F-O-R-M
500
Cornbread Pudding: How To
Explain
500
Twas' the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings all hung by the chimney with care, in hopes the St. Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads. What is the author's purpose?
to Describe (the night before Christmas)
500
This author's purpose convinces someone to do or buy something
Persuade
500
That old, raggedy teacher with the flip flops on and the big head keeps staring at me! What is the author's purpose?
to Describe
500
How do you spell the author's purpose that tends to make us laugh or smile?
E-N-T-E-R-T-A-I-N
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