Author's Purpose
The first house built in our town is now open to the public. Come see how people lived long ago! Stay for dinner. Eat a meal cooked over an open fire just like in the old days!
What is the authors purpose?
to persuade you to visit the first house built in her town.
he desert was so barren that not a single plant could grow there.
The word barren means what?
unable to produce anything
Aiyanna is getting ready for school. First, she picks out her clothes. Then, she brushes her hair. She decides to curl it and uses lots of hairspray! Next, she eats breakfast and runs to catch the bus.
What is the third thing that Aiyanna did?
She decides to curl her hair
Running through the park on Saturday morning.
Fragment and Sentence?
Fragment
A man built a house of wood. The man said that nothing could knock down the house. The wind decided to teach the man a lesson and blew the house down. “Be proud of what you do,” the wind told the man later, “but remember that you are still just a man.”
The author’s main purpose in the paragraph above is…
to entertain you with a story.
Marie Curie made a famous discovery when she found radium.
The word discovery means what?
finding something new
The little penguin loved his first day at the Arctic zoo! First, he ate lots of fish. He slid down icy hills and went swimming under the water. Then, he met all the other penguins. Finally, he posed for some pictures taken by the zoo visitors!
What happens to the penguin last?
He posed for pictures.
The dog barked loudly at the mailman.
Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
Complete sentence
The first kite was made in China long ago. The Chinese army used kites to scare off the enemy. People did not have phones then. And they didn’t have email. So people used kites to send messages. Later, people flew kites to study the wind. Now, most people fly kites for fun.
What is the author's purpose?
to inform you about kites.
The artist painted a vivid picture of the sunrise, full of bright colors.
The word vivid means what?
bright and full of detail
The scientist was very happy that he caught a new species of fish! After he caught the fish, he inspected it carefully. Next, he researched to see if the fish had already been discovered. But it hadn’t! Finally, he reported the new species and got to name it!
What does the scientist do after he caught the fish?
He inspected it carefully.
When we got to the store.
Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
Fragment
Why We Need To Stop Wearing School Uniforms: Come on! I know that I and probably 95% of the rest of the school are tired of wearing school uniforms. Polo shirts, khaki pants, and sneakers at least four days a week are NOT my idea of a decent wardrobe.
What is the author's purpose?
to persuade you to ask the principal to stop wearing uniforms.
Because of the storm, they had to cancel the soccer game.
The word cancel means what?
to stop or call off
Daniel had a very bad day today. First, he woke up late. Then, he hit his toe as he climbed out of bed in a rush. He skipped breakfast and then had to run to school because he missed the bus. Finally, he realized he forgot to do his math homework.
What happens to Daniel last?
He forgot to do his math.
I love to read books about animals.
Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
Complete sentence.
New York City is probably one of the busiest cities in the world. It is located in southeastern New York, and if you drive just a little farther, you drive down the Long Island Expressway onto Long Island. In New York City, there are several attractions to visit such as the Empire State Building and the massive New York Public Library.
What is the Author's Purpose?
to inform you about New York City
The soil was rich and fertile, perfect for growing crops.
The word fertile means what?
rich and able to produce crops
Martin was enjoying his first day in outer space! First, his rocket ship launched into the air. Then, he went flying past the clouds. After a few hours, he saw the Milky Way. Finally, he flew past the sun a few times. What a great day!
What did Martin do after he was launched into outer space?
He went flying past the clouds.
The big yellow bus.
Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
Fragment