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Writing Purposes Practice

Read each little piece of writing. Decide what job it is doing: telling a story, organising information, or communicating with someone. Then have a go at writing for a purpose of your own.

Spot the writing job

Read the words in each question before you choose.

1.Ruben writes: “The moon was a shiny boat. A sleepy kiwi sailed across the sky.” What is Ruben’s purpose?

To tell a story and entertain
To make a shopping list
To send a thank-you note

2.Freya writes: “milk, bread, apples, cheese”. What is Freya’s purpose?

To organise information in a list
To tell a story
To write a greeting

3.Hana writes: “Kia ora, Aunty. Thank you for the lovely book. From Hana.” What is Hana’s purpose?

To communicate with someone
To make a list
To tell a made-up story

4.A note says: “Please feed the cat before you go outside.” What is the note trying to do?

Share a message with someone
Entertain someone with a story
Name things to buy

5.Which piece of writing would help Aria remember what to pack for a picnic?

A list: “hat, drink bottle, sandwiches”
A story about a talking sandwich
A note saying “I had fun with you”

6.Tane wants to make his cousin laugh with a silly story. Which purpose should Tane choose?

To entertain
To organise information
To give someone a reminder

7.Finish this friendly message to someone who helped you: “Kia ora, ________. Thank you for ________. From, ________.”

8.Choose one job and write for it: tell a tiny story about a friendly taniwha, make a list of three things for a beach day, or write a message to invite someone to play. Write words that match the job you chose.

9.Draw a picture to go with your writing from Question 8. Add one detail that helps your reader understand your story, list, or message.

Draw your picture here.