Author's Purpose
I was walking along the wooden path looking at the stars. Suddenly, A dragon flew overhead and landed right in front of me! I screamed and turned to run in the opposite direction.
Entertain
Lions live together in groups called prides. They help each other hunt for food and take care of the cubs. The lions in a pride work as a team to stay safe and strong.
Lions live in prides.
Emma always helps her friends when they are sad. She listens carefully and gives kind advice.
Kind, caring, thoughtful.
Tommy wanted to ride his bike, but the tire was flat. He didn’t know how to fix it. Tommy felt frustrated because he couldn’t go outside to play.
His bike tire was flat.
Liam’s kite got stuck in a tree. He felt sad because he couldn’t fly it. Then, his friend helped him reach the kite and get it down. Liam was happy to fly his kite again.
His friend helped him reach his kite.
Do you need a new favorite drink? You should try a Pumpkin Spiced Latte from Starbucks! You have not lived until you have tried this coffee. It is like drinking fall in a cup. Go try the best coffee in the world today!
Persuade
Apples grow on trees and come in many colors like red, green, and yellow. They are a healthy snack because they have vitamins and fiber. Many people enjoy eating apples every day.
Apples are a popular fruit.
Jack never gives up, even when things are hard. He practices his soccer skills every day to get better.
Determined, hardworking
Sally forgot her homework at home. She was worried because her teacher always checks it. Sally didn’t know what to do during class.
She forgot her homework.
Anna spilled juice on her homework. She thought she had to throw it away. But then she carefully dried it with a towel and finished her work again.
She dried the spill with a towel.
Alaskan Huskies are a breed of dog. They need a lot of exercise and can jump really high. They can jump over fences in people's yards and run really fast. When they get bored, they get destructive. They will eat anything in the house if they are left alone too long.
Inform
Some birds fly south when the weather gets cold. They do this to find food and stay warm during the winter. This long trip is called migration.
Birds migrate in winter.
Lila loves to try new things and meet new people. She asks lots of questions and enjoys learning.
Curious, friendly.
During recess, Mia lost her favorite hat. She looked everywhere but couldn’t find it. Mia felt sad because the hat was special to her.
She lost her hat.
Ben lost his library book and couldn’t find it anywhere. He told his teacher, and she helped him look around the classroom. Together, they found the book under a chair.
The moon does not make its own light. Instead, it reflects light from the sun. The surface of the moon is covered in dust and rocks, and it has many craters caused by meteors.
Inform.
Bees are important insects that help flowers, fruits, and vegetables grow. As bees fly from flower to flower, they carry pollen, which helps plants make seeds. Without bees, many of the foods we eat would not be able to grow.
How bees are important.
Every morning, Jenna gets to school early to help her teacher set up the classroom. She sharpens pencils, hands out papers, and even waters the class plant without being asked. Her classmates know they can count on her.
Helpful, responsible.
Lila had been working on her science project for a week. The night before it was due, her little brother spilled juice all over her poster. Lila didn’t know if she had enough time to make a new one.
He spilled juice on her project.
Maya was nervous about giving her class presentation. She practiced every night in front of her family and even recorded herself to improve. On the day of the presentation, she spoke clearly and confidently.
Maya tiptoed through the garden, pretending she was a secret spy on a mission. She ducked behind bushes and rolled across the grass. Her cat followed her every move like a tiny assistant.
Entertain.
Joey practiced his guitar every day after school. At first, it was hard for him to play the chords, but he didn’t give up. After a few weeks, he could play his favorite song all the way through.
Joey learned guitar.
Marcus saw a new student sitting alone at lunch. Even though he was nervous, he walked over and invited the student to join his table. They ended up becoming good friends.
Kind, brave.
Owen was excited for his soccer game, but when he arrived at the field, he realized he had forgotten his cleats at home. His parents had already left, and the game was starting soon.
He left his cleats at home.
Liam couldn’t open his locker, and he was going to be late for class. He took a deep breath, double-checked the combination, and tried again—slowly this time. The locker finally clicked open.
He calmed down and tried again, slowly.