About This Worksheet
This worksheet helps students think about author’s purpose while also connecting to a topic that’s very real in their daily lives-technology use. A teacher might explain to a parent, “This is one of those lessons that goes beyond reading-it helps students think about how to behave online too.” It’s designed for Grade 6 students to decide whether a text is meant to inform or persuade and support their thinking with evidence. For example, students read about digital citizenship and determine the author’s intent.
Curriculum and Grade Alignment
This activity aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6, focusing on identifying author’s purpose and supporting it with evidence. A teacher might say, “Students are learning to ask, ‘Why did the author write this?’ and prove their answer.” This builds critical reading and reasoning skills. It also supports digital literacy and responsible technology use.
Student Tasks
On this worksheet, students will read a passage about digital citizenship. A teacher might explain, “They’ll decide if the author’s purpose is to inform or persuade, and then explain why.” Students must include text evidence to support their answer. This helps them connect ideas directly back to the passage.
Common Challenges and Misconceptions
Students may guess the purpose without using evidence. A teacher might note, “They’ll say ‘inform’ or ‘persuade’ but not explain how they know.” Another challenge is recognizing when a text does a bit of both. Teachers can support students by asking, “What does the author want you to think or do?”
Implementation Guidance
In the classroom, this worksheet works really well for discussion-based learning. A teacher might say, “We often talk through the purpose together before students write.” At home, parents can support by asking what the author wants readers to learn or do. This builds real-world thinking skills.
Details and Features
The worksheet includes a relevant passage and clear response sections for purpose, reasoning, and evidence. A teacher might point out, “Students stay engaged because the topic feels important to them.” The format supports clear and organized answers. It is easy to print and use in any setting.