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Match 8 key Author Purpose vocabulary words to their definitions. Hanukkah theme keeps kids engaged. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.RI.4.8).
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Page 1 — Vocabulary Match
Page 2 — Answer Key
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What is included
✓ 8 key Author Purpose vocabulary words
✓ Scrambled definitions to match
✓ Hanukkah theme to keep kids motivated
✓ Bonus challenge — write sentences using vocabulary
✓ Answer key on page 2
✓ Print-ready PDF — Letter size
✓ standard difficulty level
About This Activity
Learn why authors write Hanukkah stories and texts.
Vocabulary Words
PERSUADEto convince someone to believe or do something
INFORMto give someone facts and important information
ENTERTAINto make someone enjoy or have fun
EVIDENCEfacts or details that support an idea
EXPLAINto make something clear and easy to understand
PURPOSEthe reason why an author writes something
DETAILa small piece of information about something
AUDIENCEthe people who read or listen to writing
About this Grade 4 Author Purpose Vocabulary Worksheet
This printable vocabulary match worksheet helps Grade 4 English students learn key Author Purpose terms. The Hanukkah theme makes vocabulary practice engaging while students build academic language skills. Includes answer key and bonus writing challenge (CCSS.ELA.RI.4.8).