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Author's Purpose
Grade 2 - Reading - On Level
Worksheet 1
1Read "The Quiet Line": The hallway was crowded after music class. Leo held the door and waited for the kindergarten line to pass. His teacher nodded and smiled at him. What is the author's purpose?
2Which clue from "The New Book Basket" supports the author's purpose?
3If an author mainly wants to give true information like "The bridge held ten blocks after supports were added.", what is the purpose?
4Which sentence from "The New Book Basket" sounds most like an opinion purpose?
5Which purpose does not fit "The Missing Drumbeat"?
6Read "The Garden Helper": Mia checked the class garden after two hot days. The bean leaves drooped, and the soil felt dry. She filled a small can and watered each plant slowly. What is the author's purpose?
7Which clue from "Rain Gauge Day" supports the author's purpose?
8If an author mainly wants to give true information like "The hallway was crowded.", what is the purpose?
9Which sentence from "The Lost Lunch Tag" sounds most like an opinion purpose?
10Which purpose does not fit "The Quiet Line"?
About this worksheet
Author's purpose asks why a writer wrote a text. In second grade, students usually work with three broad purposes: to inform, to entertain, and to persuade or give an opinion. The challenge is that a text can be interesting and still mainly inform, or it can include facts while still trying to convince the reader. This worksheet uses short passages and purpose statements so children practice matching the text to the writer's goal. Students choose the purpose, identify clues, and separate fact-filled explanations from story events and opinions. Encourage your child to ask what the author wants the reader to learn, feel, or do after reading. Watch for children choosing entertain just because they liked the passage, even when the details are teaching information. This keeps the focus on the writer's goal, not a favorite detail. Students should point to wording that shows the purpose.
What your child will learn
Identify why an author wrote a passage
Tell informative purpose from entertainment
Use clues to support a purpose answer
Recognize opinion or persuasive purpose
Worked example
A passage explaining how a rain gauge is used is mostly written to inform, even if the topic is interesting.
Common mistake
Choosing entertain for every passage that is enjoyable to read.
Helpful hint
Ask what the author wants the reader to learn, feel, or do.
Worksheet 1