1. or Hey! Jordan why do you think an author writes his or her story?!!!!!

2. He or she wants to……… persuade or convince you to agree with them about something. Justin, check this out…. Pluto is the best cartoon character because…. or I think you will love the movie, “Transformers” because…… He or she wants to…… give the reader information or facts. Esteban, check this out…. There are many parts to a microwave, it has…….. or The telescope is a tool used in science. It has many parts and is used for many reason. Let me share some information…

3. He or she wants to………. entertain or offer the reader a fun time. Rafael, check this out……. Buzzlightyear raced across the galaxy as fast as light. Or Knock, Knock? Whose there? Orange. Orange who? Knock, Knock? Whose there? Orange. Orange who? Knock, Knock? Whose there! Orange. Orange Who? Aren’t you glad I didn’t say orange He or she wants to…….. teach the reader a LIFE lesson. T Charlise, check this out…… Xavier learned that playing with matches isn’t a good thing. Or …..fighting with your friends isn’t fun at all.

4. Lizbeth learned that she must always listen to her parents. Mighty Mouse was the strongest mouse in the world. I am sure you will love that song because….. Making a peanut butter sandwich is easy if you follow these steps….. Give information Teach a life lesson to the reader Persuade the reader Entertain the reader Directions: Draw a line from the box with the sentence to the box with the purpose. Sentences Author’s Purpose

5. If the author is writing to “PERSUADE” his or her readers you might write…. The author wrote this story to persuade his reader that the _________________ (whatever the author is writing about) is ______________ GREAT! FANTASTIC!! AWESOME!!! INTERESTINGS!!! because………..

6. If the author wants to “ENTERTAIN” his or her readers you might write…. The author wrote this story to entertain his reader that the _________________ (whatever the author is writing about) is ______________ FUNNY!!! MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD!! AWESOME!!! INTERESTINGS!!! because………..

7. If the author wants to “GIVE INFORMATION TO” his or her readers you might write…. The author wrote this story to inform his reader about _________________ (whatever the author is writing about) He thinks the reader would learn….. A LOT!!! FANTASTIC STUFF ABOUT THE TOPIC!! HOW TO ___________!!! BENEFIT FROM LEARNING ABOUT__________

8. If the author wants to “TEACH A LIFE LESSON TO” his or her readers you might write…. The author wrote this story to teach his readers a life lesson about _________________ (whatever the author is writing about) He thinks the reader would learn….. BENEFIT FROM LEARNING THAT __________ BECOME A BETTER PERSON. THAT THIS LESSON IS IMPORTANT.