TPT
Total:
$0.00
Author's Purpose Task Cards for High School and Middle School
Author's Purpose Task Cards for High School and Middle School
Author's Purpose Task Cards for High School and Middle School
Author's Purpose Task Cards for High School and Middle School
Author's Purpose Task Cards for High School and Middle School
Author's Purpose Task Cards for High School and Middle School
Author's Purpose Task Cards for High School and Middle School
Author's Purpose Task Cards for High School and Middle School
Share

What others say

"This was an awesome resource to use with my Year 7 Literacy Classes. It was just what I needed for my differentiated student groups."
star
Tristan H.

Description

These printable, no prep task cards for the secondary student focus on: persuade, inform, and entertain. Author's Purpose practice is gained using twenty original reading selections. (Cards are used twice for a total of 40 cards.)

Based on Common Core.RI.6.6, 7.6, 8.6, and 9-10.6

Included are:

----2 SETS of 20 original Task Cards (there are 40 cards total- both sets use the same 20 passages but have different multiple choice selections. The second set is more rigorous- and most closely resembles the selections found on standardized tests. The two examples on the thumbnails show different answer options.)

----Answer sheets

----Answer keys

Set 1: Students read a selection on each card and decide if the author's purpose is to: Persuade, Inform, or Entertain.

Set 2: Students read a selection on each card and determine the author's purpose from more rigorous options, such as: A) to present an argument using facts, B) to narrate a scene using sensory details, etc.

Just print, copy, and distribute. It's that easy!

These cards are an easy way to check student comprehension, but can be used in many more ways. Try them as Entrance Tickets, Exit Tickets, Differentiation, Comprehension Check and Homework… They might also be used as a springboard for discussion of how the author accomplishes his/ her purpose.

WANT 26 SETS of Task Cards (for less than $45) ?

Kim Kroll Task Card BUNDLE

One of my favorite ways to use is as follows:

Make copies of each slide, but do not cut apart. Each student will answer all four items on one page. The next day, as students enter the room, they will receive the next page. Continue until all answers are completed. On the fifth day, students pair up and check answers. Give students time to re-read any passages that received a different answer from their partner. Turn in for a grade.

Great for a gallery walk or SCOOT!

Have students write on the copy – or laminate the task cards and use with class after class, year after year!

This product only includes task cards. If you are looking for a lesson on Author's Purpose, click here:

Author's Purpose Lesson PLUS

Focus:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Other Kim Kroll products include:

Connotation and Denotation Task Cards

Text Structure Task Cards Set 2

Kim Kroll Task Card Bundle

Mega Bundle #3

Word Wall for High School and Middle School

High School Exit Tickets

Thank you!

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

Author's Purpose Task Cards for High School and Middle School

Kim Kroll
995 Followers
$3.50

Highlights

Grades icon
Grades
Standards icon
Standards
Pages
18
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
30 minutes

What others say

"This was an awesome resource to use with my Year 7 Literacy Classes. It was just what I needed for my differentiated student groups."
star
Tristan H.

Save even more with bundles

Get all of Kim Kroll's Task Cards in this GROWING bundle. Check out the feedback on each product. The bundle is half price. Twenty-five sets so far!Included in the Bundle: Author's Purpose Task Cards Set 1 (20 cards)Author's Purpose Task Cards Set 2 (20 cards)Author's Purpose T
Price $44.25Original Price $87.00Save $42.75
24

Description

These printable, no prep task cards for the secondary student focus on: persuade, inform, and entertain. Author's Purpose practice is gained using twenty original reading selections. (Cards are used twice for a total of 40 cards.)

Based on Common Core.RI.6.6, 7.6, 8.6, and 9-10.6

Included are:

----2 SETS of 20 original Task Cards (there are 40 cards total- both sets use the same 20 passages but have different multiple choice selections. The second set is more rigorous- and most closely resembles the selections found on standardized tests. The two examples on the thumbnails show different answer options.)

----Answer sheets

----Answer keys

Set 1: Students read a selection on each card and decide if the author's purpose is to: Persuade, Inform, or Entertain.

Set 2: Students read a selection on each card and determine the author's purpose from more rigorous options, such as: A) to present an argument using facts, B) to narrate a scene using sensory details, etc.

Just print, copy, and distribute. It's that easy!

These cards are an easy way to check student comprehension, but can be used in many more ways. Try them as Entrance Tickets, Exit Tickets, Differentiation, Comprehension Check and Homework… They might also be used as a springboard for discussion of how the author accomplishes his/ her purpose.

WANT 26 SETS of Task Cards (for less than $45) ?

Kim Kroll Task Card BUNDLE

One of my favorite ways to use is as follows:

Make copies of each slide, but do not cut apart. Each student will answer all four items on one page. The next day, as students enter the room, they will receive the next page. Continue until all answers are completed. On the fifth day, students pair up and check answers. Give students time to re-read any passages that received a different answer from their partner. Turn in for a grade.

Great for a gallery walk or SCOOT!

Have students write on the copy – or laminate the task cards and use with class after class, year after year!

This product only includes task cards. If you are looking for a lesson on Author's Purpose, click here:

Author's Purpose Lesson PLUS

Focus:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Other Kim Kroll products include:

Connotation and Denotation Task Cards

Text Structure Task Cards Set 2

Kim Kroll Task Card Bundle

Mega Bundle #3

Word Wall for High School and Middle School

High School Exit Tickets

Thank you!

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.89 out of 5, based on 290 reviews
290
ratings
5
266
4
23
3
1
2
0
1
0
Mostly used with 7th grade
Reviews
14
26
15
8
6
3
1
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
All verified TPT purchases
Rated 5 out of 5
May 13, 2025
These task cards were great for reinforcing author's purpose with my 7th graders.
Cynthia C.
169 reviews
Grades taught: 7th
Kim Kroll
Response from
Kim Kroll
(TPT Seller)
May 27, 2025
Thank you! Best wishes!
Rated 5 out of 5
June 30, 2024
This was a fun way to keep students engaged in learning.
365 reviews
Grades taught: 6th
Kim Kroll
Response from
Kim Kroll
(TPT Seller)
Aug 16, 2024
I’m so glad! Thank you for the review!
Rated 5 out of 5
June 26, 2024
This was an awesome resource to use with my Year 7 Literacy Classes. It was just what I needed for my differentiated student groups.
Tristan Heron
(TPT Seller)
84 reviews
Grades taught: 7th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Kim Kroll
Response from
Kim Kroll
(TPT Seller)
Jun 27, 2024
I love task cards for differentiation! I’m so glad this worked for your classes!
Rated 5 out of 5
April 22, 2024
Great to use as review to get students up and out of their seats!
Megan R
(TPT Seller)
120 reviews
Grades taught: 7th
Kim Kroll
Response from
Kim Kroll
(TPT Seller)
Apr 30, 2024
Love this! Thank you!!
Rated 4 out of 5
April 18, 2024
My students enjoyed the activities and it helped deepen their understanding! Thank you!
Korie F.
39 reviews
Grades taught: 7th
Kim Kroll
Response from
Kim Kroll
(TPT Seller)
Apr 30, 2024
Thank you, Korie F.!
Rated 5 out of 5
September 6, 2023
This was a helpful resource for reviewing author's purpose in preparation for our state testing.
Katie Redes
(TPT Seller)
131 reviews
Grades taught: 11th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Kim Kroll
Response from
Kim Kroll
(TPT Seller)
Sep 14, 2023
I’m so glad it was useful! Thank you for your review! Best wishes, Kim
Rated 5 out of 5
August 29, 2023
My students had a blast working on these task cards.
Shirley's Spot
(TPT Seller)
101 reviews
Grades taught: 9th
Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Kim Kroll
Response from
Kim Kroll
(TPT Seller)
Sep 3, 2023
I’m so glad! Thank you for the 5- star review!
Rated 5 out of 5
July 14, 2023
I used this in stations during testing review. Students went and read a few cards and came to get their answers checked to earn tickets. At the end of class they could spend the tickets on items they wanted. They enjoyed prepping for EOG testing (as much as you can lol).
Jennifer H.
385 reviews
Grades taught: 8th
Kim Kroll
Response from
Kim Kroll
(TPT Seller)
Jul 15, 2023
Smart! Keep ‘em engaged! Thank you for the feedback.

Questions & Answers

Loading

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.
Loading