Purposeful Penmanship

Worksheet Description

This worksheet engages students in unraveling the author’s intentions and choices aligned with the text’s purpose.

After noting the text’s title and author, students ascertain whether the purpose is to inform, persuade, or entertain. Through a critical lens, students identify three specific choices the author makes that are directly related to the text’s purpose.

This exercise prompts students to discern elements such as tone, evidence, or narrative structure that reflect the author’s intent. By analyzing how the author aligns choices with the text’s overarching objective, students gain insight into the writer’s strategic approach to engaging and communicating with the reader.

This worksheet encourages students to appreciate the multifaceted decision-making process that authors undertake to convey their message effectively.