Summative Assessment (Author's Purpose)

Master author's purpose! This 6th-grade worksheet helps you identify and explain author's intent.

1. A public service announcement to wear mask and face shield when going outside.Authors’ purpose:_How do you know?_ Instruction: Read the description and determine the author’s purpose. Then, explain your answer. (2 pts. each) 2. A campaign speech written by a person running for SSG president.Authors’ purpose:_How do you know?_ Instruction: Read the description and determine the author’s purpose. Then, explain your answer. (2 pts. each) 3. First, mix one box of pudding with 2 cups of milk. Beat for 2 minutes until pudding is thick and smooth. Then, blend in 1 cup of pumpkin pie filling and 1 t. of pumpkin pie spice. Finally, fold in 1 c. of Cool Whip. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hoursAuthors’ purpose:_How do you know?_ Instruction: Read the description and determine the author’s purpose. Then, explain your answer. (2 pts. each) 4. An editorial title on the newspaper: Trump’s Overhaul of Immigration is Worse than You Think.Authors’ purpose:_How do you know?_ Instruction: Read the description and determine the author’s purpose. Then, explain your answer. (2 pts. each) 5. First be sure to check the date on the bread. Then take out the peanut butter, jelly and a knife. Use the knife to scoop out peanut butter and then spread it on one side of each piece of bread. Next, take the jelly and spread it on one of the slices, on top of the peanut butter. Now it's time to put one slice on top of the other. You can cut the sandwich either in half or in quarters.Authors’ purpose:_How do you know?_ Instruction: Read the description and determine the author’s purpose. Then, explain your answer. (2 pts. each) 6. A book entitled “Wimpy Kid”Authors’ purpose:_How do you know?_ Instruction: Read the description and determine the author’s purpose. Then, explain your answer. (2 pts. each)