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3.47 Author s Purpose Worksheet

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This Grade 3 English worksheet provides structured practice on 3.47 Author s Purpose. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Author’s Purpose - Determine whether the author’s purpose is to inform/explain, persuade, or entertain, based on language and text features. (CCSS RI.3.6; TEKS §110.5 3.7(D); FL B.E.S.T. ELA.3.R.2.6; VA SOL 3.6f)

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Grade 3

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Read 20 Minutes a Day If we want a stronger school community, we should read for 20 minutes each day. The idea may sound small, but it affects daily life. Evidence in Everyday Life • Reading practice builds fluency. • Stories teach new words. • Reading can be relaxing. By the end of this month, we could see real improvement. Choose a book you enjoy and start tonight.

After reading the whole text, what is the author mostly trying to do?

ATo entertain with jokes about reading for 20 minutes each day without asking the reader to do anything.

BTo inform the reader by explaining reading for 20 minutes each day.

CTo entertain the reader with a story about reading for 20 minutes each day.

DTo persuade the reader to read for 20 minutes each day.

Solution & Explanation:The author uses opinion words and a call to action to convince the reader to read for 20 minutes each day. Reasons are given to change the reader's mind, which is persuasion.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

The Mystery of the Missing Muffin The school picnic was buzzing, and I felt like a detective. My muffin disappeared in two minutes. I tried to sound serious, but I kept giggling at my own guesses. Later, someone explained what was really happening, and the explanation made the moment even better. Takeaway • Ants follow smell trails to find food. • They work together to carry crumbs. Now, whenever I think about the mystery of the missing muffin, I remember that day and smile.

What is the author's main purpose overall (consider tone, language, and features)?

ATo inform by giving only step-by-step directions about the mystery of the missing muffin.

BTo encourage the reader to learn more about the mystery of the missing muffin.

CTo entertain by telling an interesting event about the mystery of the missing muffin.

DTo teach what the mystery of the missing muffin is and how it works.

Solution & Explanation:The passage is written like a story with a hook, characters, or a funny moment about the mystery of the missing muffin. Even if it includes a few facts, the main goal is to entertain the reader.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Say No to Bullying If we want a stronger school community, we should tell an adult when we see bullying. The idea may sound small, but it affects daily life. Evidence in Everyday Life • Adults can help stop harm quickly. • Speaking up supports the person being hurt. • Silence can make bullying grow. By the end of this month, we could see real improvement. Be a helper, not a bystander.

Which option best describes the author's main purpose, not a smaller side goal? (about telling an adult when they see bullying)

ATo amuse the reader by sharing a funny experience about telling an adult when they see bullying.

BTo inform the reader by explaining telling an adult when they see bullying.

CTo entertain with jokes about telling an adult when they see bullying without asking the reader to do anything.

DTo convince the reader to tell an adult when they see bullying.

Solution & Explanation:The author uses opinion words and a call to action to convince the reader to tell an adult when they see bullying. Reasons are given to change the reader's mind, which is persuasion.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.3.47 (Grade 3 ELA skill practice: Author's Purpose.).