Author's Purpose
Free to teach as-is — the teacher guide, student handout, and slides are included.
Free — we'll email you an access link. Google Docs format.
Objective
I can tell why an author wrote a book: to persuade, inform, or entertain.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
We don't generate video — this one is by Unknown Channel on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
5 questions
What does P.I.E. stand for when we talk about why an author writes something?
If a book is meant to teach you facts about a topic, is the author trying to persuade, inform, or entertain you? Give an example of a book like that.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“You read a book that tells you all about different kinds of dinosaurs and when they lived. What is the author's purpose: to persuade, inform, or entertain? You read a story about a talking dog who goes on a magical adventure. What is the author's purpose: to persuade, inform, or entertain? You see an advertisement that tries to get you to buy a new toy. What is the author's purpose: to persuade, inform, or entertain?”
Sample answer included in the free materials
Get the materials
Teacher guide, student handout, and slides — free, in Google Docs format
Teacher Guide
Complete lesson plan with answer keys and alternate activities
Student Handout
Printable worksheet
Slides
Ready to present
We'll ask for your email to send your access link — nothing else.
Teaching a group at a different level?
Where are your students right now? We'll rebuild this lesson to match — including the teacher guide, student handout, and slides, saved to your Google Drive.
Adapt This Lesson