Author’s Purpose Anchor Chart – Elementary School

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A kid-friendly poster presenting three main author purposes—persuade, inform, and entertain—with examples of text types like speeches, articles, fiction, and comics for each purpose.

Grade(s) 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
Concept(s) Author’s Purpose, Reading Comprehension
CCSS R.6, Reading: Literature or Informational Texts
CCSS Alignment Notes

Supports R.6 (assess purpose and how it shapes content) by connecting author intent to familiar text types, helping young readers understand why authors write different kinds of texts.

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Author's Purpose Anchor Chart - Elementary School