Read and Respond: Author's Purpose

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Looking for teacher resources to help students understand author's purpose? This downloadable resource is designed to support reading comprehension and literacy development by focusing on the three key purposes for writing: to entertain, to persuade, and to inform. Perfect for Years 3–6, this resource will help students analyse texts through the lens of the author's intent and engage in meaningful reflection.

What's included in this teacher resource?

• Posters:
  • Author's Purpose
  • To entertain
  • To persuade
  • To inform
• Blank form and Written form
• 9 x Read and Respond Task Cards

Recommended printing:

• Print this resource in its task card format and store in a 4 x 6 inch task card box.
• The pages with 4 task cards to an A4 page will fit perfectly into the task card boxes or equivalent. No reformatting is required. 
• Use the A4 version of this resource as posters to display in your classroom. Print in A4 or A3.

Disclaimer: stationery and task card boxes are used for prop purposes and are not included in the digital download. Gifted and Talented Teacher does not refund or exchange digital products. 

Format: PDF

Recommended Age: Year 3 - Year 6