Purpose & Genre Assessment

Students read six passages and determine not only the genre but also the author’s likely purpose for each text. The passages range from fantasy to biography, dystopian fiction, informational texts, and drama. Learners must evaluate tone, descriptive detail, character actions, and plot direction to make accurate classifications. This dual-task format encourages deeper comprehension and requires students to consider both function and form when analyzing literature. By doing so, students develop more precise analytical reading skills and gain a clearer understanding of how genre supports author intention.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying Author’s Purpose

Literary Analysis – Recognizing Genre-Specific Traits

Reading Comprehension – Evaluating Narrative Content

Critical Thinking – Connecting Genre to Purpose

This worksheet is part of our Genres of Literature Worksheets collection.