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Author’s Purpose Worksheet

Use clues in a short passage to infer whether an author aims to inform, persuade, or entertain.

English Language Arts4th Grade5th Grade

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01 What is the author’s main purpose?
02 Which detail supports the author’s message?
03 Which sentence sounds most persuasive?
04 Who is the likely audience?
05 Which clue shows the passage gives information?
06 What does the author want readers to do?

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