Review persuade, inform, entertain, explain, and evidence clues for identifying an author's purpose in this 4th grade ELA game. This is a Grade 4 English / ELA review game in a Jeopardy-style format: a teacher puts the board on one screen, teams pick clues by point value, and the class answers out loud — no student devices or accounts needed. Categories: Purpose Basics, Inform, Persuade, Entertain, Use the Clues.
- Grade 4 English / ELA review
- Whole-class review on one shared screen
- Test or quiz prep
- Team-vs-team practice in class
A peek at what's on the board — 5 categories and one sample clue from each. Answers stay hidden until you open them, so the game still works.
What are three common reasons an author writes?
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to persuade, inform, or entertain
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A science article explains how tornadoes form. What is the author's main purpose?
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to inform
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An ad says a new backpack is the best choice for students. What is the purpose?
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to persuade
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A funny short story about a talking dog is mainly written to do what?
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entertain
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A text includes step-by-step directions for making a birdhouse. What is its purpose?
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to explain or instruct
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Board content
Purpose Basics
- $100 — What are three common reasons an author writes?
- to persuade, inform, or entertain
- $200 — What does it mean to inform?
- to give facts or information
- $300 — What does it mean to persuade?
- to convince someone
- $400 — What does it mean to entertain?
- to amuse or tell an engaging story
- $500 — Can one text have more than one purpose?
- yes
Inform
- $100 — A science article explains how tornadoes form. What is the author's main purpose?
- to inform
- $200 — A textbook page lists facts about the solar system. What is the purpose?
- to inform
- $300 — A brochure explains recycling rules in a city. What is the purpose?
- to inform
- $400 — A biography describes a famous person's life. What is a likely purpose?
- to inform
- $500 — Which is more likely to inform: a weather report or a comic strip?
- weather report
Persuade
- $100 — An ad says a new backpack is the best choice for students. What is the purpose?
- to persuade
- $200 — A letter argues that recess should be longer. What is the purpose?
- to persuade
- $300 — What kind of evidence strengthens persuasive writing?
- reasons and facts
- $400 — Which phrase sounds persuasive: 'You should try this' or 'The event happened Tuesday'?
- You should try this
- $500 — A campaign poster asking people to vote for a candidate is written mainly to do what?
- persuade
Entertain
- $100 — A funny short story about a talking dog is mainly written to do what?
- entertain
- $200 — A fantasy novel about dragons most likely has what main purpose?
- to entertain
- $300 — Which is more likely to entertain: a joke book or an instruction manual?
- joke book
- $400 — A comic strip is often written mainly for what purpose?
- to entertain
- $500 — Can an entertaining story also teach a lesson?
- yes
Use the Clues
- $100 — A text includes step-by-step directions for making a birdhouse. What is its purpose?
- to explain or instruct
- $200 — A poster lists reasons to save water and asks readers to act. What is its purpose?
- to persuade
- $300 — An article gives facts about sharks without arguing a position. What is its purpose?
- to inform
- $400 — A story follows a character through a humorous adventure. What is its purpose?
- to entertain
- $500 — Why should readers identify the author's purpose?
- to better understand why the text was written
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