The author writes the steps the reader will follow

Fiction stories, poems, songs, comic books, are all examples of

Textbooks, non-fiction books, newspaper articles, biographies, are all examples of

The author gives information about a topic

"First you crack open the eggs, then you wisk them and add some ham. Next you add them to the skillet and add the vegetables." The Author's Purpose is to...

The author uses some of the senses to tell about a topic

The autor's purpose when you read an article on a newspaper about an accident...

Advertisements, letters, campaign speeches, are all examples of...

The autor's purpose when you read a recipe on how to make cookies is to...

Product descriptions, descriptive essays, detailed description using senses, are examples of...

"Dogs are incredibly loyal companions. They see themselves as a part of the family, and will always be there for you, no matter what happens. You won't regret having a dog! Go ahead!" The Author's Purpose is to...

Instructions, directions, steps, recipes, are all examples of