Respond to an Author's Purpose
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Respond to an Author's Purpose" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core RI.7.6. A 6th grader who is already steady on comprehension exercises can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
2 pages in this set
7th grade reading worksheet: explain an author's purpose in a personal essay about learning to swim at forty. Answer key included. Part of our author's purpose and claims comprehension exercises collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Teach claim, evidence and purpose first, then assign one sheet. Use the key to check quotes and discuss what other evidence the author could use.
What students will practice
- Students will read the essay Learning to Float at Forty.
- Students will quote the essay to explain why the author stayed out of the water.
- Students will use text evidence to tell what kept her going back and write a paragraph.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Reading: Informational Text · 7th Grade
Standard: Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
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FAQ
How do I use this author's purpose and claims worksheet?
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Teach claim, evidence and purpose first, then assign one sheet. Use the key to check quotes and discuss what other evidence the author could use.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Explain an author's purpose in a personal essay about learning to swim at forty. An author's purpose is the reason for writing, such as to inform, to entertain or to persuade. The directions on the page read: Read the essay. Then answer the questions on page 2. An answer key is included.
Can I use this author's purpose and claims worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade comprehension exercises, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How many worksheets are there?
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There are 2, and both have answer keys.
What is a claim?
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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?
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It is the reason for writing, such as to inform, to entertain or to persuade.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Reading |
| Topic | Comprehension Exercises |
| Standard | RI.7.6 |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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