📚 Part 1: What's the Purpose?

1. Look at this text: "Once upon a time, there was a little bear who loved honey." What is the purpose of this writing?

To entertain (tell a story)

To make a list

To write a letter

2. Look at this text: "Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Grapes." What is the purpose of this writing?

To entertain (tell a story)

To organise information (make a list)

To write a letter

3. Look at this text: "Dear Mum, Thank you for my lunch. Love, Sam." What is the purpose of this writing?

To entertain (tell a story)

To make a list

To communicate (write a letter)

4. Which of these are good reasons to write? (Tick all that apply)

To tell someone a fun story

To remember what to buy at the shop

To say thank you to someone

To share your feelings

✏️ Part 2: Choose Your Purpose

5. Choose ONE writing purpose and complete it:

Option A - Write a short story: Tell about a time you had fun. Start with "One day I..."

Option B - Make a list: Write a list of 4 things you like to do at home.

Option C - Write a letter: Write a short letter to a friend. Don't forget to say "Dear ____" and "From ____"

6. What was your purpose for writing? Circle one:

To entertain

To organise information

To communicate

🎯 Part 3: Reflection

7. Why is it important to know why we are writing?

8. Draw a picture of yourself writing. What are you writing about?

Writing Purposes Practice

Writing Purposes Practice

📚 Part 1: What's the Purpose?

✏️ Part 2: Choose Your Purpose

🎯 Part 3: Reflection

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