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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: "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
2.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.Help clean up the park on Saturday
  • B.Drop more litter in the park
  • C.Stay away from the park
3.Letter: "Dogs on the beach leave a mess. I think dogs should be kept off the sand in summer." What does the writer want you to think?
  • A.That dogs should be kept off the sand in summer
  • B.That the beach should close
  • C.That dogs love the beach
4.Poster: "Read for twenty minutes every night. Books take you anywhere!" What does the writer want you to do?
  • A.Travel somewhere new
  • B.Read for twenty minutes every night
  • C.Watch more movies
5.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
6.Notice: "The library needs your old books. Drop them in the box by the door." What does the writer want you to do?
  • A.Take the box home
  • B.Borrow more books
  • C.Give your old books to the library
7.Notice: "Walk to school on Friday. It is good for you and for the air we breathe." What does the writer want you to do?
  • A.Walk to school on Friday
  • B.Take the car on Friday
  • C.Stay home on Friday
8.Advertisement: "Tired of soggy sandwiches? The Snap Box keeps lunch fresh!" What does the writer want you to believe?
  • A.That lunch boxes are not needed
  • B.That sandwiches are bad for you
  • C.That the Snap Box keeps lunch fresh

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

Set 9. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Don't get left behind
  2. 2.Help clean up the park on Saturday
  3. 3.That dogs should be kept off the sand in summer
  4. 4.Read for twenty minutes every night
  5. 5.Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth
  6. 6.Give your old books to the library
  7. 7.Walk to school on Friday
  8. 8.That the Snap Box keeps lunch fresh

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