Author's Purpose
Dogs are the best pets! They're always happy to see you and love to play. They also help protect your house from bad guys. So, if you're looking for a furry friend, get a dog!
What is the author's purpose?
The Tortoise and the Hare
The Hare was much amused at the idea of running a race with the Tortoise, but for the fun of the thing he agreed. During the race, the hare, feeling confident, decided to take a nap. When he awoke, the tortoise had already reached the finish line!
What is the theme of the text?
Slow and steady wins the race
A little frog hops down the road and sees a cat.
In a very loud voice the frog shouts, "WAKE UP! TELL ME, WHAT DO YOU EAT?"
What is the meaning of the word hop?
It means to jump or move forward on one foot.
The boy was as busy as a bee working on his homework.
Simile
There was a girl who lived in a far away town called Dog Town. Everything in her town was dedicated to dogs. She even had a pet dog named dog!
What is the author's purpose?
Entertain
The Lion and the Mouse
A lion wakes up and catches a mouse. Initially angry, the lion spares the mouse's life, amused by the mouse's promise to repay the favor. Later, the lion gets trapped in a hunter's net, and the mouse, hearing his desperate roars, chews through the ropes and frees him.
What is the theme of the story?
No act of kindness is Ever Wasted.
The next day, Stella sees her neighbor Sam in the supermarket. Sam does not like cats, but has a cart full of cat food.
What is the meaning of the word cart?
Jack was hitting the wasps nest with a stick. He was barking up the wrong tree.
Idiom
Jack found magic beans on the ground one day. He planted those magic beans and out came a bean plant that stretched all the way up to the sky!
What is the author's purpose?
Entertain
The Ant and the Grasshopper
A hardworking ant stores food for winter while a carefree grasshopper plays and sings. When winter arrives, the grasshopper, hungry and without food, begs the ant for help, but the ant reminds him that he should have prepared during the summer.
What is the theme of the story?
The importance of planning ahead and preparing for the future.
Leo has a big problem. Pet turtles are not allowed on airplanes. Leo thinks and thinks and comes up with a crazy idea. Even though it is against the law, he is going to disguise Pokey, hide him in his bag, and hope for the best.
What is the meaning of the word against?
In opposition to
The mother asked the child what he did wrong and the child was beating around the bush.
Idiom
Cats and dogs are both pets, but they have different personalities. Cats are known for being independent and playful, while dogs are often more cuddly and loyal. Cats like to play with toys, while dogs enjoy going for walks.
What is the author's purpose?
Inform
The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
A wolf who, unable to get a meal, disguises himself in a sheepskin to blend in with a flock and gain access to the sheepfold. The shepherd, fooled by the disguise, leads the wolf into the fold along with the sheep. Later, when the shepherd wants a sheep for dinner, he kills the wolf, unaware of its true identity.
What is the theme of the story?
The moral means that a person who does evil gets harm in return through their own method.
Mia tries and tries to change the bird's attitude. She only speaks polite words. She plays soft music and does anything she can think of to improve the bird's behavior.
What is the meaning of the word polite?
Being considerate to others
Last night the baby slept as soundly as a log.
Simile
Many people lose their water when it rains, and they need to conserve water. One way to help is to collect water in a rain barrel and use the recycled water to water your plants.
What is the author's purpose?
Inform
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
A shepherd boy who repeatedly shouts that a wolf is attacking his flock, tricking the villagers into coming to help him, only to find there's no wolf each time. Eventually, a real wolf does attack, but the boy cries for help, and the villagers, tired of his lies, refuse to believe him, resulting in the wolf eating the sheep.
What is the theme of the story?
If you lie too often, people will eventually stop believing you, even when you're telling the truth.
Very loudly, the mother mouse screams, "WOOF!" The cat runs away.
"See?" says the mother mouse to the baby. "Now you understand why it's so important for you to learn a foreign language!"
What is the meaning of the word foreign?
Characteristic of a different country or language
Sally sells seashells by the sea shore!
Alliteration