Question

identify the authors purpose
persuade: author is trying to convince you to believe or do something
inform: author is trying to give you information, teach a topic, or provide facts
entertain: author wants you to enjoy a piece of text, such as an interesting story
directions: while reading each passage, underline clues that tell you about the authors purpose. then, record the authors purpose on the answer line.
erosion is the process of materials moving from their source to another location through weathering. there are several types of erosion, but the most common types are erosion by wind, water, and ice.
authors purpose: inform
students should be assigned a computer to use throughout the school year. among many reasons, studies show that students who attend schools that have a 1:1 computer policy do better academically.
authors purpose: persuade
on a warm afternoon, while walking home from the pool, rosie glanced at her neighbors house and noticed mrs. spencer lifting a fluffy kitten into a cardboard box. the words \free kittens\ were written across the side of the box in large, black letters. rosie squealed with excitement and ran home to tell her parents.
authors purpose: entertain
there are 24 time zones on earth. coordinated universal time is the standard time for the entire world. moving east, add one hour for each time zone. moving west, subtract one for each time zone.
authors purpose: inform
students should have at least 15 minutes of recess during a school day. after all, students shouldnt be expected to sit all day! furthermore, students dont feel as antsy and can focus more easily after they run around and play.
authors purpose: persuade
the development of a reliable steam engine in the late 1700s sparked the industrial revolution. before the invention of the steam engine, machines were powered mostly by wind, water, horses, or humans.
authors purpose: _

Explanation:

1. The first passage about erosion provides facts about the process and types of erosion, so the purpose is to inform.
2. The second passage tries to convince that students should be assigned a computer by citing studies, so the purpose is to persuade.
3. The third passage tells a story about Rosie seeing free - kittens, aiming to entertain.
4. The fourth passage gives information about time zones and Coordinated Universal Time, so it's to inform.
5. The fifth passage argues for students to have playtime to focus better, thus it aims to persuade.
6. The sixth passage provides historical facts about the steam engine and the Industrial Revolution, so the purpose is to inform.

Answer:

• Passage 1: Inform
• Passage 2: Persuade
• Passage 3: Entertain
• Passage 4: Inform
• Passage 5: Persuade
• Passage 6: Inform