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Author's Purpose in Text Game

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RI.2.6
RI.2.1
RI.2.2
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1. Pandas eat bamboo every day. They spend about 12 hours eating bamboo leaves and stems. A panda can eat 20 to 40 pounds of bamboo each day! What is the author's main purpose?

A
To entertain with a funny story
B
To inform about what pandas eat
C
To persuade people to feed pandas
D
To describe how bamboo grows

2. You should recycle paper and plastic. It helps keep our Earth clean. When we recycle, we save trees and reduce pollution. Start recycling today! What does the author want to do?

A
To describe what recycling looks like
B
To tell a story about recycling
C
To persuade people to recycle
D
To explain how paper is made

3. The bright yellow sun warmed the sandy beach. Gentle waves crashed on the shore. Seagulls soared overhead, calling to each other. What is the author's main purpose?

A
To describe a beach scene
B
To explain how waves work
C
To persuade people to visit beaches
D
To inform about seagulls

4. Dogs make the best pets! They are loyal, friendly, and fun to play with. Every family should have a dog. What does the author want to do?

A
To describe what dogs look like
B
To explain how to care for dogs
C
To persuade people to get dogs
D
To inform about different dog breeds

5. Butterflies start as tiny eggs. Then they become caterpillars. Next, they form chrysalises. Finally, they emerge as beautiful butterflies. What is the author's main purpose?

A
To entertain with a butterfly story
B
To inform about butterfly life cycles
C
To persuade people to like butterflies
D
To describe butterfly colors

6. The pizza was covered with melted cheese and pepperoni. Steam rose from the crispy crust. The tomato sauce smelled delicious. What is the author's main purpose?

A
To describe a pizza
B
To explain how to make pizza
C
To persuade people to eat pizza
D
To inform about pizza toppings

7. Eat more vegetables! They help you grow strong and healthy. Vegetables have important vitamins that your body needs. What does the author want to do?

A
To describe how vegetables taste
B
To explain how vegetables grow
C
To persuade people to eat vegetables
D
To inform about vitamin types

8. The moon orbits around Earth every 27 days. It reflects light from the sun. That's why we can see it shine at night. What is the author's main purpose?

A
To tell a story about the moon
B
To inform about the moon
C
To persuade people to study the moon
D
To describe the moon's beauty

9. Exercise is fun and good for you! You should play outside every day. Running and jumping make you strong. What does the author want to do?

A
To describe different exercises
B
To explain how muscles work
C
To persuade people to exercise
D
To inform about sports

10. Rainbows appear when sunlight hits water droplets in the air. The light splits into different colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. What is the author's main purpose?

A
To tell a rainbow story
B
To inform about how rainbows form
C
To persuade people to look for rainbows
D
To describe rainbow colors

ABOUT AUTHOR'S PURPOSE IN TEXT GAME

Help your second graders master the essential skill of identifying an author's purpose with this engaging digital activity. Students will read short passages and determine whether the author's main goal is to inform, entertain, persuade, or describe. This interactive game makes learning about author's purpose fun and meaningful.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through this differentiated learning activity, students will:
- Identify the main purpose of various texts
- Distinguish between informative, persuasive, and descriptive writing
- Understand why authors write different types of texts
- Connect author's purpose to real-world reading experiences

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reading comprehension, author's purpose, main idea, informational text, digital learning, interactive quiz, grade 2 reading, text analysis, reading strategies, literacy games

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