Author and Illustrators Worksheet – 1st Grade Author’s Purpose

Build strong author’s purpose skills with the Author and Illustrators Worksheet. This first grade reading printable keeps the focus on one skill so students can practice it with confidence.

Learning objective: Students will build accuracy and confidence with author’s purpose through short, focused practice that reinforces what was taught in class.

Why it works: Students stay on task because the directions are short and the practice is the right size for one sitting. Teachers save time because the page is ready to print and easy to check.

What's included:

• 1 printable worksheet page

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Read a picture book. Write the names of the people who made it. Then write and draw about it." Students then complete the practice items in order and check their work before turning it in.

Grade level: Designed for first grade students. It also works well for kindergarten and second grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: It works well for whole-class lessons, small groups, early finishers, homework, review days, intervention time, and sub tubs.

Answer key: This page does not include a separate answer key.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Model the first item together, then let students finish the rest independently.

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

• Pair students to compare answers and talk through any differences.

Skills covered: Author’s Purpose, Reading

Standards: Supports Common Core RI.1.8.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 2 (1 worksheet page, 1 cover page).

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