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    Identify the Author’s Purpose


    Inform
    author is trying to give
    you information, teach
    Persuade Entertain
    a topic, or provide facts
    author is trying to author wants you to enjoy
    convince you to believe a piece of text, such as an
    or do something interesting story

    Directions: While reading each passage, underline clues that tell you about the author’s purpose.
    Then, record the author’s purpose on the answer line.

    Erosion is the process of materials moving from Students should be assigned a computer to use
    their source to another location through throughout the school year. Among many
    weathering. There are several types of erosion, reasons, studies show that students who attend
    but the most common types are erosion by schools that have a 1:1 computer policy do
    wind, water, and ice. better academically.

    Author’s Purpose ___________________ Author’s Purpose ___________________

    One warm afternoon, while walking home from There are 24 time zones on Earth. Coordinated
    school, Rosie glanced at her neighbor’s house Universal Time is the standard time for the
    and noticed Mrs. Spencer lifting a fluffy kitten entire world. Moving east, add one hour for
    from a cardboard box. The words “Free Kittens” each time zone. Moving west, subtract one for
    were written across the side of the box in large, each time zone.
    black letters. Rosie squealed with excitement
    and ran home to tell her parents.

    Author’s Purpose ___________________ Author’s Purpose ___________________

    Students should have at least 15 minutes of The development of a reliable steam engine in
    recess during a school day. After all, students the late 1700s sparked the Industrial Revolu-
    shouldn’t be expected to sit all day! Further- tion. Before the invention of the steam engine,
    more, students don’t feel as antsy and can focus machines were powered mostly by wind,
    more easily after they run around and play. water, horses, or humans.

    Author’s Purpose ___________________ Author’s Purpose ___________________

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