Author's PurposeOnline version Author's Purpose Match Game by Kelly Long 1 The story of a little bear who gets lost trying to find a button for his overalls. 2 The author tries to get you to change your mind, agree, or asks you to do something. 3 A book filled with facts about all kinds of dinosaurs 4 A book teaching you how to make all kinds of crafts for Halloween The author uses a story, realistic or make believe, to tell you something. A fun story Entertain You write a letter to your parents trying to convince them to change their mind, about you spending the night at your friend's house. Persuade Change your mind The author uses facts and important details to help you learn about a topic. Inform Facts The author wants to teach you how to do something. Explain How to do something