About This Worksheet
This worksheet helps students understand author’s purpose-why a writer creates a text. It is designed for 10th-grade students learning to think about how information is presented. The passage talks about facial recognition technology and its pros and cons.
As a parent, this one is great because it teaches your child to question what they read. Is the author trying to inform, warn, or persuade? That’s a key skill for real life.
Curriculum and Grade Alignment
This worksheet supports Grade 10 standards for analyzing author’s purpose and tone. Students learn how to identify what the writer is trying to do and how they do it. It aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.6.
Student Tasks
Students will read the passage and:
- Decide the author’s main purpose
- Find details that support their answer
- Explain how the author includes both sides of the issue
They also reflect on whether the text encourages action or just informs the reader.
Common Challenges and Misconceptions
Students may confuse purpose with topic. Some might struggle to explain how details support their answer. Others may not notice that the text shows both benefits and concerns. Encourage your child to look at the full picture.
Implementation Guidance
Teachers use this during lessons on informational reading and media literacy. At home, you can ask your child what a writer is trying to make them think or do.
Details and Features
- Informational passage about technology
- Focus on author’s purpose
- Evidence-based questions
- Reflection on message and tone