Identify the author's purpose: passages
Free printable Grade 3 English worksheet for "Identify the author's purpose: passages" — practice author's purpose (reading strategies). No-prep, print or assign online.
This worksheet provides grade 3 students with passages designed to practice identifying the author's purpose. Teachers can use it to reinforce reading strategies focused on comprehension and critical thinking. The exercises help students distinguish whether texts aim to inform, entertain, or persuade, supporting skill development in understanding author intent.
Learning objectives
- Determine the author's purpose in short passages as to inform, entertain, or persuade
- Explain reasoning behind identifying the author's purpose using text evidence
- Differentiate between various purposes across multiple reading passages
Answer Key
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What grade or age is this English & Reading worksheet for?
It's designed for Grade 3 (ages 8–9), covering Author's purpose.
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