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