A Genie
Directions:
Read
the story below. Then place the number (starting with 1) on the lines below to
correctly order the events as they happened in the story.
Once there was a genie named Janie. Janie was
a normal genie that gives you three wishes. One day Janie went to give this
little boy named John three wishes. Now John was an unhappy little boy. So when
Janie gave him three wishes John's first wish was for a lion. The lion was very
big and crushed all of John's toys. John was so unhappy.
John's
little sister was loud, so John's second wish was that his sister would be
gone. One rainy day John was bored. He asked his mom if she could play with him
but his mom said she had to wash the dishes. John then asked his dad but his
dad was reading the newspaper. John was really unhappy. The lion crushed all
his toys so he couldn't play with them. John wished he had his sister back and
the lion went away. He told Janie what he wanted. John learned the lesson
"be careful what you wish for." Janie is a genie that gives three
wishes but also teaches kids a lesson.
PLACE THE EVENTS IN THE CORRECT SEQUENCE BY USING THE
NUMBERS 1-6:
________ John wished his sister would be gone.
________ The lion crushed all of John's toys.
_________ John was granted three wishes by Janine.
_________ John's Mom told him he had to do the dishes.
_________ John wished for a Lion.
_________ John wished his sister came back.
Directions:
READ EACH OF THE FOLLOWING WRITINGS AND DECIDE WHETHER THE
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE IS TO:
- persuade
- inform
- entertain
1. Rosie had the
best time making her valentine cards for her classmates. She used red and white
paper, heart stickers, markers and anything else she could find. It was great.
Her friends are planning a valentine party on Feb. 14th at school. The one she
made for her best friend is funny. Funny valentines are nice to get.
The author's purpose of this writing is to
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Why do you think this?
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2. The easy
Chopper 3 will chop your vegetables for you in about 30 seconds. It is easy to
use and you can use any vegetable. The cost is $ 29.95. Order yours today!
The author's purpose of this writing is to
__________________
Why do you think this?
__________________________________________________
3. Abraham
Lincoln's birthday is on Feb. 12th. He was a great President of the United States.
He was our 16th President. He is remembered for freeing the slaves.
The author's purpose of this writing is to
__________________
Why do you think this?
_____________________________________________
Directions:
READ EACH OF THE FOLLOWING WRITINGS AND DECIDE WHETHER THE
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE IS TO:
- persuade
- inform
- entertain
1. HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store,
Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They
are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this
week. Come and buy yours today!
What is the author's purpose of this writing?
____________________________
2. Calligraphy is
a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up
and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas ,
certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting
form of handwriting.
What is the author's purpose of this writing?
____________________________
3.Katina and her
brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding
from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and
Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping
wet!
What is the author's purpose of this writing?
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An author writes for many reasons. An author may give you
facts or true information about a subject. Some authors write fiction stories
or stories that are not true. They write these stories to entertain you. Other
authors may write to persuade or to try to get you to do something.
Directions:
READ EACH OF THE FOLLOWING WRITINGS AND DECIDE WHETHER THE
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE IS TO:
- persuade
- inform
- entertain
1. Judy Glen's
amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or
less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles
disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton,
CA 74836
What is the author's purpose of this writing?
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2. Thomas
was not happy one little bit. His sister, Susan was making honor roll again.
His parents would allow her to do anything she wanted to do. Thomas was not
making honor roll this time and he was not going to be allowed to do all the
things he wanted to do. Poor Thomas! He would just have to study harder and get
back on the honor roll.
What is the author's purpose of this writing?
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3. Laura Elizabeth
Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867 in Pepin, Wisconsin
to Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She met and married Almanzo James Wilder in
1885. She published many books based on her travels to the west. Her writing
became the basis for the " Little House" series She died in 1957.
What is the author's purpose of this writing?
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