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Grade 3/Author's Purpose

🔬 Science Explorations

Read science passages about discoveries, experiments, and the natural world. Identify how authors use data and explanation to inform and sometimes persuade readers.
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Vocabulary
Persuade: To convince someone to do or believe something.
Inform: To give facts or information about a topic.
Entertain: To amuse or provide enjoyment to the reader.
Differentiation
Extension Activities
  • Find a science fact to share.
  • Discuss how authors explain science.
  • Write a short explanation.
Parent Tip

Discuss why a science article was written. Was it to teach facts or tell a story?

Learning Path
Skill Level

intermediate

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Determine authors purposeAnalyze informational textsDifferentiate persuade inform