Author’s Purpose Activity - Ereading Worksheets（作者的目的活动电子工作表）.pdf

Name: __________________________________ Author’s Purpose Worksheet 5 Directions: Read the descriptions of each item and determine the author’s purpose (to entertain, persuade, or inform). Then, in a sentence or two, explain your answer. 1. A poem about the beauty of Mount Everest as seen from a mountain climber’s perspective Author’s Purpose: ______________________________________________________________ Explain Your Answer: Write a sentence or two. 2. A coupon for a guided tour up Mount Everest at a rate of two for the price of one Author’s Purpose: ______________________________________________________________ Explain Your Answer: Write a sentence or two. 3. A map of a secret trail to the top of Mount Everest Author’s Purpose: ______________________________________________________________ Explain Your Answer: Write a sentence or two. 4. A novel about a young man who learns the importance of teamwork while climbing to the top of Mount Everest Author’s Purpose: ______________________________________________________________ Explain Your Answer: Write a sentence or two. 5. A Wikipedia page with facts and records about Mount Everest Author’s Purpose: ______________________________________________________________ Explain Your Answer: Write a sentence or two. 6. Jimmy Carter’s 1979 presidential address in which he asked Americans to use less energy Author’s Purpose: ______________________________________________________________ Explain Your Answer: Write a sentence or two. 7. A bar graph showing US gasoline consumption compared to nine other nations Author’s Purpose: ______________________________________________________________ Explain Your Answer: Write a sentence or two. 8. A short story about a young boy who starts a bike sharing program in his community to reduce energy consumption. Author’s Purpose: _________________________________________________