Understanding Nuanced Purposes

Students read diverse passages and determine whether the author’s purpose is to explain, describe, or express feelings. Each selection contains distinct stylistic cues that help students differentiate these more specific purposes. The worksheet guides learners to examine the writer’s language, sensory details, and emotional expression. By writing the purpose on the provided lines, students practice analyzing how authors communicate information or emotions. This activity deepens comprehension by encouraging learners to look beyond basic motive categories and recognize more precise author intentions.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying Specific Author Purposes

English Language Arts – Analyzing Descriptive and Explanatory Text

English Language Arts – Recognizing Tone and Emotional Expression

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Interpretation

This worksheet is part of our Author’s Purpose Worksheets collection.