Author's Purpose in Text Game

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RI.2.6
RI.2.1
RI.2.2

CONTENT PREVIEW

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?

To entertain with a funny storyTo inform about what pandas eatTo persuade people to feed pandasTo describe how bamboo grows

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?

To describe what recycling looks likeTo tell a story about recyclingTo persuade people to recycleTo explain how paper is made

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?

To describe a beach sceneTo explain how waves workTo persuade people to visit beachesTo inform about seagulls

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?

To describe what dogs look likeTo explain how to care for dogsTo persuade people to get dogsTo inform about different dog breeds

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?

To entertain with a butterfly storyTo inform about butterfly life cyclesTo persuade people to like butterfliesTo describe butterfly colors

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?

To describe a pizzaTo explain how to make pizzaTo persuade people to eat pizzaTo inform about pizza toppings

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?

To describe how vegetables tasteTo explain how vegetables growTo persuade people to eat vegetablesTo inform about vitamin types

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?

To tell a story about the moonTo inform about the moonTo persuade people to study the moonTo describe the moon's beauty

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?

To describe different exercisesTo explain how muscles workTo persuade people to exerciseTo inform about sports

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?

To tell a rainbow storyTo inform about how rainbows formTo persuade people to look for rainbowsTo 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