ISEE Primary 2 Reading

ISEE Primary 2 Reading focuses on developing foundational reading skills through engaging texts and comprehension exercises.

Understanding Main IdeasFinding DetailsMaking Predictions
Understanding Author's PurposeSequencing EventsDrawing Conclusions
Reading Signs and LabelsFollowing Written InstructionsSharing Stories with Others
Using Context CluesAnswering Multiple Choice Questions
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Understanding Author's Purpose

Why Do Authors Write?

Every author writes for a reason. The author’s purpose is the reason they tell the story or share information.

Three Main Purposes

  • To Inform: Give facts or teach something new.
  • To Entertain: Tell a story for fun.
  • To Persuade: Try to convince you to think or do something.

How to Find the Author’s Purpose

  • Look at the words the author uses.
  • Think about what you learned or how you felt.
  • Ask, "Is this trying to teach me, make me laugh, or change my mind?"

Why It Matters

Knowing the author’s purpose helps you read smarter and understand stories in a new way.

Examples

  • A funny story about a talking cat is written to entertain.

  • A book about how plants grow is written to inform.

In a Nutshell

The author’s purpose is the reason they wrote the text.

Key Terms

Author
The person who writes the story.
Purpose
The reason for doing something.
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Sequencing Events