Author's Purpose SortOnline version Students will sort phrases into the three different types of author's purpose (Persuade, Inform, Entertain). by Megan Hampton 1 Persuade 2 Inform 3 Entertain The beach is the best place to go because of the warm sand between your toes. If you love running and having fun, then you should try out for the soccer team. Green is the best color because it is the color of grass, trees, plants, and nature. The author is trying to get the reader to be on their side about a topic If you buy these shoes, they will help you run super fast! There is a type of spider called the Hobo Spider. The author is trying to teach the reader about a topic. A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear The giant squid has the largest eyes in the world The author is writing to bring amusment or enjoyment for the reader The dog chased the cat around the house, knocking over everything! The pig danced in the grocery store while in the fruit section. The young girl was so happy that she got a puppy for her birthday. The cat was standing on one foot.