1st Grade Author's Purpose Worksheets

On Education.com, first grade author's purpose worksheets help young students identify and understand why authors write texts, including to inform, entertain, or persuade. These printables feature engaging exercises that teach readers to recognize author intentions through targeted questions, reading passages, and activities. Educators and parents can use these resources to develop foundational reading comprehension skills while making learning interactive and fun.

This collection includes worksheet pages that guide first graders in analyzing stories and texts by asking about the author’s goal, examining the main message, and differentiating between informational and entertaining writing. Each worksheet provides practice opportunities that strengthen literacy, critical thinking, and interpretative abilities, supporting early readers in becoming confident and thoughtful readers.

Parents and teachers can save time by accessing ready-to-use materials that reinforce writing and reading lessons. These printable resources offer hands-on, paper-based activities embedded with structured exercises designed to enhance comprehension skills while making learning accessible and educational.