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Underline details that help you figure out theauthor's purpose. Then, answer the questions.  \nHint: Each purpose is used once!  \n## Passage \\#1:\n\nOne bright morning, a little boy named Carlos discoveredsomething exciting. As he swung on the swingset in his backyard, hefound that he could fly! He had never been more surprised thanwhen he lifted off the ground like a bird.  \nIt didn’t take long for Carlos to love it. He quickly put on hisfavorite red cape and soared high into the sky. He zoomed over hishouse, waved at his neighbors and even raced a flock of birds thatflew beside him. The clouds looked like fluffy pillows as he flew by.  \nWhile exploring the park from above, Carlos spotted a kittenstuck on a high branch. With his new superpower, he gently swoopedin, rescued the kitten and then landed safely back on the grass.People on the ground cheered as if they were watching a realsuperhero!  \nAfter a day full of daring adventures, Carlos returned home witha big smile. He had no idea how long this new superpower would lastbut he sure hoped he still had it tomorrow!  \nWhat is the author’s purpose? Circle one.  \n## Persuade Inform Entertain\n\nWhy did you choose this purpose? Explain with evidence from the text!  \n\n\n\n___________________________________________________________________  \n___________________________________________________________________  \n| Passage \\#2:   |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Seatbelts are an important part of riding in aThey help keep us safe by holding us in ourseatsduring a bumpy ride or a sudden stop.  \u003Cbr>When a car stops quickly, the seatbeltspreads out the force of your body movingforward so that you do not get hurt. It keeps ourbodies snug and secure, protecting our head,arms and legs. This helps prevent injuries duringunexpected moments on the road.   | car.  \u003Cbr>|\n| In many places, wearing a seatbelt is the law. This means thatdrivers and passengers must buckle up before the car moves. The ruleis made to help protect everyone on every ride!  \u003Cbr>What is the author’s purpose? Circle one.  \u003Cbr>Persuade Inform Entertain  \u003Cbr>Why did you choose this purpose? Explain with evidence from the text!  \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>___________________________________________________________________  \u003Cbr>___________________________________________________________________   |  |\n\n| Passage \\#3:  \u003Cbr>Attention, shoppers! The supermarket is having a huge sale, andyou won’t want to miss it. All your favorite foods, snacks and treats areon sale at amazing prices.  \u003Cbr>Imagine walking down brightly lit aisles filled with fresh fruits,crunchy veggies and tasty surprises. Special deals and colorfuldisplays make shopping fun and exciting for the whole family.  \u003Cbr>The friendly staff is ready to help you find the best bargains, andthere are extra surprises hidden around every corner. It’s the perfecttime to fill your cart with goodies and save money on everyday items.   |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| So, come on down to thesupermarket today and join theshopping adventure! Enjoy the bigsale, grab the best deals and makeyour family’s day extra special.   | |\n| What is the author’s purpose? Circle one.  \u003Cbr>Persuade Inform Entertain  \u003Cbr>Why did you choose this purpose? Explain with evidence from the text!  \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>___________________________________________________________________  \u003Cbr>___________________________________________________________________   |  |\n\nReading and Math for K-5 © www.k5learning.com  \n## Answers\n\nPassage \\#1:  Entertain  \nPassage \\#2:  Inform  \nPassage \\#3:  Persuade  \nWhy did you choose this purpose? 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