Author's Purpose in Fiction
A Grade 4 ELA worksheet to help students identify the author's purpose in fictional texts: to entertain, to persuade, or to inform.
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Read each passage or question carefully. Determine the author's main purpose for writing. The author's purpose in fiction is usually to entertain, but sometimes it can be to persuade or inform through a story.
The Magical Treehouse
Lily and Tom loved their secret treehouse. One sunny afternoon, as they climbed inside, a shimmering light filled the small room. The old wooden walls began to spin, and in a blink, they were no longer in their backyard. Outside the window, giant talking squirrels were serving acorn lattes to sleepy bears wearing tiny hats. "Wow!" whispered Lily. Tom giggled. "This is amazing!" A friendly owl with spectacles flew in and hooted, "Welcome, travelers! What adventure shall we embark on today?" Lily and Tom knew this was going to be the best day ever.
1. What is the author's main purpose for writing "The Magical Treehouse"?
To inform readers about treehouses.
To persuade readers to build a treehouse.
To entertain readers with a fun story.
To teach readers about owls and squirrels.
2. When an author writes a story to make you laugh or feel excited, their purpose is to .
3. If a fictional story tries to convince you to believe something or take action, the author's purpose is to .
4. Sometimes, a fictional story might include facts about a topic to teach you something new. In this case, the author's purpose is to .
5. Think about your favorite fairy tale. What do you think the author's main purpose was for writing it? Explain your answer.
6. All fictional stories are written only to entertain the reader.
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False
7. A story about a talking animal who convinces other animals to recycle is likely written to persuade.
True
False