Author's Purpose in Nonfiction
A Grade 2 ELA worksheet to help students identify the author's purpose (to inform, persuade, or entertain) in nonfiction texts.
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Author's Purpose in Nonfiction
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Read each passage carefully. Then, decide if the author's purpose is to Inform, Persuade, or Entertain. Circle the correct answer for each question.
Did you know that bees are very important? They help flowers and plants grow by carrying pollen from one flower to another. Without bees, we would not have many of the fruits and vegetables we eat!
1. What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?
To Inform
To Persuade
To Entertain
To Describe
You should always wear your helmet when you ride your bike. It can keep your head safe if you fall. Wearing a helmet is a very smart thing to do!
2. What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?
To Inform
To Persuade
To Entertain
To Explain
The fastest land animal is the cheetah. It can run as fast as a car on the highway! Cheetahs have special spots that help them hide in the tall grass.
3. What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?
To Inform
To Persuade
To Entertain
To Share
Fill in the blank with the correct author's purpose: Inform, Persuade, or Entertain.
4. If an author writes to teach you facts about animals, their purpose is to .
5. If an author writes to make you want to buy a new toy, their purpose is to .
6. If an author writes a funny story about a talking cat, their purpose is to .
7. Think of a nonfiction book you have read. What was the author's purpose for writing it? Explain why you think that.