Author's Purpose in Nonfiction
A worksheet to help first graders identify the author's purpose in nonfiction texts.
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Author's Purpose in Nonfiction
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Read each short text. Then, decide why the author wrote it. Circle the best answer: to inform, to persuade, or to entertain.
Did you know that bees make honey? Bees fly from flower to flower to collect nectar. They take the nectar back to their hive and turn it into yummy honey! Honey is a sweet treat.
1. Why did the author write this?
To inform you about bees.
To make you laugh.
To get you to buy honey.
To tell a story.
Go outside and play! It is so much fun to run and jump. Playing outside helps you stay healthy and strong. Ask your grown-ups if you can play outside today!
2. Why did the author write this?
To teach about playing.
To make you want to play outside.
To tell a funny story.
To describe a game.
Once upon a time, there was a little red hen who found a grain of wheat. She asked her friends for help to plant it, but they were too busy. So, she planted it herself. When the wheat grew tall, she asked for help to cut it, but they were still busy. So, she cut it herself. This happened again and again until she had made a delicious loaf of bread!
3. Why did the author write this?
To teach you how to make bread.
To give you information about wheat.
To tell a story.
To convince you to try baking.
4. Think about a book you read that taught you something. What was the author's purpose?
5. Think about a book you read that made you want to do something. What was the author's purpose?