A comprehensive teacher answer key for the Sorting Safari activities, including a quick-reference table and pedagogical tips for differentiating between purposes.

A set of large, colorful headers, definitions, and icons for an interactive classroom anchor chart focused on the four main author purposes. Includes interactive pieces and large story cards for student sorting and labeling. Background labels are neutral to ensure students sort based on text.

A matching recording sheet for the task cards, with labeled spaces for students to write the identified purpose and a supporting clue for each of the eight passages. Clue boxes are sized for handwriting.

A set of eight colorful task cards featuring short stories for students to identify the author's purpose. Each card includes a thematic icon and numbered label. Background icons are generalized to ensure students read for purpose. Layout uses shared cut lines for efficient prep.

A two-page cut-and-paste worksheet for sorting eight short stories into four author's purpose categories (Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Describe).

Upscaled (115%) phonics practice sheet for Week 4 with larger fonts, side-by-side pyramids, and clearer handwriting space. Designed for single-page printing.

Upscaled (115%) phonics practice sheet for Week 3 with larger fonts, side-by-side pyramids, and clearer handwriting space. Designed for single-page printing.