Understanding Author's Purpose in Fiction
A Grade 2 ELA worksheet to help students identify the author's purpose in fictional stories through reading comprehension and critical thinking.
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Understanding Author's Purpose in Fiction
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Read each story carefully. Then, answer the questions to find out why the author wrote the story. The author's purpose can be to entertain, to persuade, or to inform.
The Little Bear Who Lost His Roar
Once upon a time, in a big green forest, lived a little bear named Barnaby. Barnaby loved to roar, but one sunny morning, his roar was gone! He tried a little squeak, then a tiny growl, but no big roar came out. Barnaby felt very sad. He asked the wise old owl, "How can I get my roar back?" The owl hooted, "You must find your courage, little bear!" Barnaby went on an adventure, meeting friendly squirrels and a shy rabbit. He helped the rabbit find its way home. When he saw a big, scary shadow, he took a deep breath and let out the biggest, bravest ROAR! His roar was back! Barnaby learned that courage was inside him all along.
1. Why do you think the author wrote the story about Barnaby?
To tell you how to find a lost roar.
To make you laugh and enjoy a story.
To teach you about different animals.
To show you how to be brave.
2. What lesson do you think the author wanted you to learn from Barnaby's story?
The Magical Seed
Lily found a tiny, sparkly seed in her garden. She wondered what it would grow into. She planted it carefully, watered it every day, and gave it sunshine. Soon, a little green sprout pushed through the soil. It grew taller and taller, and then a beautiful flower bloomed! The flower had petals that shimmered like rainbows and smelled like sweet honey. All the butterflies came to visit Lily's magical flower. Lily felt happy that she had taken such good care of her special seed.
3. What was the author's main reason for writing 'The Magical Seed'?
To teach you how to plant a seed.
To tell a fun story about a magical flower.
To make you want to grow flowers.
To explain what butterflies like.
4. The author of 'The Magical Seed' most likely wanted to the reader.
5. Think about your favorite story. What do you think the author's purpose was for writing it? (To entertain, to persuade, or to inform?) Explain your answer.