Author’s Purpose Teaching Cards - Persuade, Inform, Entertain #3631235 (License: Personal Use)

The image displays four bordered educational flashcards, each dedicated to a core author’s purpose: “Author’s Purpose” (overview), “Persuade,” “Inform,” and “Entertain.” Each card features playful cartoon insects (e.g., bee, ladybug, caterpillar) and targeted guiding questions to prompt student analysis of text intent. Designed for elementary or middle school literacy instruction, the cards support reading comprehension and critical thinking through visual scaffolding.

Commonly used in K-8 classrooms during reading lessons, literacy centers, or anchor chart displays; supports Common Core standards for determining central ideas and author’s point of view. Teachers print and laminate these for interactive learning stations or whole-group discussions.