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Author’s Purpose: The Last Mile

A free printable author’s purpose: the last mile reading worksheet — phonics, sight words, comprehension and fluency practice, ready to print. Great for elementary and up.

Author’s Purpose: The Last Mile Name Score Decide why the author wrote this (inform, persuade, or entertain). The Last Mile Ten-year-old Sofia had trained all spring for the community fun run. On race day her legs felt strong until the very last, longest mile. A sharp cramp seized her calf and she slowed to a limping walk. Ahead, she could see runners she had passed now pulling away. She wanted to quit, but she remembered all the mornings she had practised. Breathing slowly, she pushed through the pain one careful step at a time. Sofia did not finish first, but crossing that line felt like a victory. 1) Why did the author write this? 2) Inform, persuade, or entertain?

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About this reading worksheet

This free printable reading worksheet is part of our author’s purpose: the last mile collection. Print it and read it with a pencil — a great reading & phonics activity. It’s free for home, classroom, library and daycare use.

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