ISEE Primary 4 Reading

ISEE Primary 4 Reading focuses on developing reading comprehension skills through engaging texts and questions tailored for fourth graders.

Finding the Main IdeaUnderstanding DetailsMaking InferencesUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Identifying Author’s PurposeComparing and ContrastingUnderstanding Cause and EffectDrawing Conclusions
Reading for FunUsing Reading Skills in Everyday LifeTalking About What You Read
Skimming and ScanningAnswering Multiple-Choice QuestionsFinding Proof in the Text
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Advanced Topics

Identifying Author’s Purpose

Why Did the Author Write This?

Every author has a reason for writing. The author’s purpose could be to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain something.

Types of Purposes

  • To inform: Give facts or information.
  • To persuade: Try to change your mind or get you to do something.
  • To entertain: Tell a fun or interesting story.
  • To explain: Teach you how to do something.

How to Spot the Purpose

  • Look at the title and opening sentences.
  • Think about what you learned or how you felt after reading.

Real-World Connection

When you read a comic book, the author’s purpose is probably to entertain you!

Examples

  • A news article about recycling is written to inform.

  • A funny story about a dog chasing its tail is written to entertain.

In a Nutshell

Author’s purpose is the reason why a story or article was written.

Key Terms

Author’s Purpose
The reason an author writes a text.
Persuade
To try to convince someone to do or believe something.
Inform
To give facts or information.
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Comparing and Contrasting