A claim is what an author wants readers to believe, and evidence is the facts and examples given to prove it.

What is an author's purpose?

It is the reason for writing, such as to inform, to entertain or to persuade.

7th Grade Author's Purpose and Claims Worksheets

Ages 12-13 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

These 7th grade worksheets teach students to weigh what an author says and why. One uses an opinion article on library late fees to find a main claim and supporting fact. The other uses a personal essay on learning to swim to explain an author's purpose. Students answer three questions and write a paragraph. Both have answer keys.

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Respond to an Author's Purpose

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