This purpose is to create enjoyment for the reader.

A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story.

Mr. Carter forgot to set his alarm clock and woke up an hour late. He quickly got ready to go to school. As he sped through the streets he suddenly saw blue lights from behind. He pulled over and said, hello to the_______ _________.

A story written about a person's life by that person.

I am sharp. You use me to write. I have ink.

This purpose is to provide factual information.

A kind of writing that often has rhythm and rhyme.

The sky was white with clouds. The forecast had called for up to six inches. Marquis zipped up his best winter jacket as it began to...

A story about a person's life written by another person.

I am a season. Many animals hibernate when I am here. I am cold.

This purpose is to convince the reader of the author's opinions.

A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past.

Sarah had been waiting for this day her whole life. She heard the music begin to play. Her best friends and sisters were already there stnading beside the man she loved. Today she was going to get...

Texts that provide facts about a variety of topics.

I grow on a vine. I am round. You can drink my juice.

This acronym helps us remember the three author's purposes.

A story using made up characters that could happen in real life.

Brian passed the ball to his teammate in the end zone. His team earned six points and scored the winning...

The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Cole is an example.

I fly around and ask, "Who?"

Most fiction is written for this purpose.

A story including elements that are impossible such as talking animals or magical powers.

The whole family was gathered around the table. As they began to sing, Malik blew out the candles on his...

Dictionaries, encyclopedias, and almanacs are found in this section of the library.

A conclusion is a decision you come to when you put these two things together.