Author’s Purpose
Features of the Reading Selection
Examples
To Entertain
*Tells about characters or people and the events in their lives.
*May make the reader feel happy, scared, or sad.
Play
Poem
Story
To Inform
*Gives facts.
*Gives directions.
*Explains how something works.
*Explains why something happens.
Encyclopedia Entry
Magazine/Newspaper Article
Report
Directions
To Persuade
*Tries to get the reader to agree with the author.
Advertisement
Book Review
Letter to the Editor
Sign/Billboard/Poster