Author’s Purpose And Text Types

Worksheet Description

Unlock the secrets of text types and text features with this comprehensive Balanced Literacy worksheet. Designed to improve students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking skills, this activity challenges them to match text types (narrative, expository, technical, persuasive) with the reasons authors write.

In the second part of the worksheet, students will further deepen their understanding by matching each text type to the typical text features found in books of that category. This exercise encourages students to think critically about the connection between an author’s purpose and the features they use to convey information.

By successfully completing this worksheet, students will gain valuable insights into how different text types serve distinct purposes and how authors employ various features to achieve their objectives. It’s an engaging and educational journey through the world of literacy.