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Preschool Author’s Purpose Resources

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WorksheetPreschoolWhere the Wild Things Are Worksheet

Using this Where the Wild Things Are Worksheet, students describe the title, author, and illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are.

Activity
ActivityPreschoolAuthors Purpose Matching Activity

Using Authors Purpose Matching Activity, studentsmatch the text to the Author's Purpose activity card to explain why the author wrote the book.

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WorksheetPreschool100th Day of School Party Worksheet

This 100th Day of School Party Worksheet is a great way to teach your kids about the author and illustrator of a book to celebrate the 100th day of school.

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WorksheetPreschoolChicka Chicka Boom Boom Authors Worksheet

Using this Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Authors Worksheet, students describe what authors do to tell their story.

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ActivityPreschoolAuthor and Illustrator Activity

Using Author and Illustrator Activity, studentsname the author and illustrator of a text and define the role of each in presenting the ideas or information in a text.

PreschoolSupporting Details in the Text Worksheet

Using Supporting Details in the Text Worksheet, students explain the reasons the author gives for the girl to get Pal from her grandma.

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WorksheetPreschoolAmelia Bedelia Author and Illustrator Worksheet

Using this Amelia Bedelia Author and Illustrator Worksheet, students describe the title, author, and illustrator of an Amelia Bedelia book.

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ActivityPreschoolAuthors Purpose Sorting Activity

Using Author's Purpose Sorting Activity, students identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.

PreschoolIdentifying the Author's Reasons in a Text Worksheet

Using Identifying the Author's Reasons in a Text Worksheet, students explain the reasons the author gives for the boy to get Petey from his aunt.