Author's Purpose in Nonfiction
A kindergarten worksheet to help students identify the author's purpose in simple nonfiction texts.
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Author's Purpose in Nonfiction
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Read each short story. Then, circle the word that tells why the author wrote the story.
The sun is a big, bright star. It gives us light and keeps us warm. Plants need the sun to grow. We need the sun to play outside!
Why did the author write this?
To tell a funny story
To teach about the sun
To make you sad
To tell you a secret
Dogs are furry friends! They love to run and play fetch. Some dogs bark to say hello. Dogs need food, water, and lots of love.
Why did the author write this?
To tell about dogs
To scare you
To sell dog toys
To make you laugh
The author wrote this story to you about animals.
A story that teaches you facts is called .
What is one thing you learned from a nonfiction book?