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What Does the Writer Want You to Do? is a free printable Grade 3 English worksheet on finding what a short persuasive text wants the reader to think or do, aligned to Common Core standard RI.3.6. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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What Does the Writer Want You to Do?

RI.3.6

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Read each text, then circle the right answer.

1.Advertisement: "Tired of soggy sandwiches? The Snap Box keeps lunch fresh!" What does the writer want you to believe?
  • A.That the Snap Box keeps lunch fresh
  • B.That sandwiches are bad for you
  • C.That lunch boxes are not needed
2.Notice: "The library needs your old books. Drop them in the box by the door." What does the writer want you to do?
  • A.Give your old books to the library
  • B.Take the box home
  • C.Borrow more books
3.Poster: "Join the choir! Singing with friends is the best way to start the week." What does the writer want you to do?
  • A.Start a football team
  • B.Sing alone at home
  • C.Join the choir
4.Speech: "We should play outside for longer each day. Children who play outside learn better afterward." What does the speaker want?
  • A.More time to play outside each day
  • B.More homework
  • C.Less time outside
5.Advertisement: "Zoom running shoes make you faster than ever. Don't get left behind!" Which words try to make you worry?
  • A.faster than ever
  • B.Don't get left behind
  • C.Zoom running shoes
6.Notice: "Our park is full of litter. Bring a bag on Saturday and help us clean it up!" What does the writer want you to do?
  • A.Stay away from the park
  • B.Drop more litter in the park
  • C.Help clean up the park on Saturday
7.Poster: "Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth. Every drop of water counts!" What does the writer want you to do?
  • A.Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth
  • B.Drink more water
  • C.Brush your teeth less often
8.Poster: "Read for twenty minutes every night. Books take you anywhere!" What does the writer want you to do?
  • A.Watch more movies
  • B.Travel somewhere new
  • C.Read for twenty minutes every night

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Answer key — What Does the Writer Want You to Do?

Set 17. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.That the Snap Box keeps lunch fresh
  2. 2.Give your old books to the library
  3. 3.Join the choir
  4. 4.More time to play outside each day
  5. 5.Don't get left behind
  6. 6.Help clean up the park on Saturday
  7. 7.Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth
  8. 8.Read for twenty minutes every night

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RI.3.6 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.