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Free Author's Purpose & Text Structure worksheet - version 11
Grade 2 author's purpose & text structure practice with original questions, explanations, and difficulty-matched printable versions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Author's Purpose & Text Structure
Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1F4S167-NLIB
During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm. What is the author's main purpose?
The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. How is this text mainly organized?
A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. What is the author's main purpose?
The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. How is this text mainly organized?
City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. What is the author's main purpose?
Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. How is this text mainly organized?
The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. What is the author's main purpose?
City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. How is this text mainly organized?
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 11
- During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm. What is the author's main purpose?To explain how fur helps a fox in winter
- The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. How is this text mainly organized?Sequence
- A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. What is the author's main purpose?To explain how a lever works
- The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. How is this text mainly organized?Sequence
- City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. What is the author's main purpose?To explain benefits of city trees
- Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. How is this text mainly organized?Compare and contrast
- The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. What is the author's main purpose?To describe a fair test
- City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. How is this text mainly organized?Description
Worked example
Use the author's choices and relationships between ideas to identify purpose and organization.
Common mistake
Choosing a structure from one transition word alone.
Helpful hint
Summarize how ideas relate across the whole passage.