Author's Purpose in Fiction
A worksheet for 3rd graders to practice identifying the author's purpose in fiction stories.
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Read each story carefully. Then, answer the questions about the author's purpose.
The Little Bear Who Lost His Roar
Barnaby was a small bear who loved to roar. He would roar at the butterflies, roar at the trees, and even roar at his own reflection in the river. One sunny morning, Barnaby woke up and tried to roar, but nothing came out! His roar was gone! He felt very sad. He went to his mama bear, who told him, "Sometimes, when you're scared, your roar hides. Be brave, little one, and it will come back." Barnaby took a deep breath, puffed out his chest, and faced a big, grumpy squirrel. He let out a tiny squeak, but then, thinking of his mama's words, he tried again, and a big, brave roar burst out! His roar was back!
1. Why did the author write 'The Little Bear Who Lost His Roar'?
To teach you about bears
To make you laugh
To tell a story about being brave
To give facts about squirrels
2. What lesson do you think the author wants you to learn from Barnaby's story?
The Magical Treehouse
Lily and Tom found a secret treehouse deep in the woods. It wasn't just any treehouse; it had a sparkling blue door and windows that glowed. When they stepped inside, they found themselves in a jungle filled with talking monkeys and colorful birds! They spent the whole afternoon playing with the monkeys and flying with the birds, then returned home just in time for dinner. They couldn't wait to tell their parents about their amazing adventure, but when they tried, only giggles came out!
3. What was the main reason the author wrote 'The Magical Treehouse'?
To teach you about jungles
To entertain you with an imaginative story
To explain how treehouses are built
To persuade you to visit a jungle
4. The author's purpose in 'The Magical Treehouse' was to the reader.
5. An author writes a fiction story to give you true facts.
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False