Looking for a no-prep way to help your middle schooler master author’s purpose and tone? This ADHD-friendly packet was created for homeschooling families who need engaging, skill-building, and easy-to-use resources that actually work—without needing a whole curriculum overhaul.

The Details

This beginner-level Author’s Purpose & Tone packet is designed with real homeschool life in mind. The passages are funny, personal, and relevant—so kids don’t zone out before the skill clicks. Whether you're teaching one child or juggling multiple ages, this resource supports independent learning and real growth.

Each 300-word passage is paired with three purposeful multiple-choice questions that target Common Core skills in a way that feels natural, not like a test. The questions cover PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain), tone, and evidence. Students build reading comprehension while also learning how to think critically about an author’s intent.

The Contents

• ✅ 10 full-length, high-interest passages (~300 words each)

• ✅ 3 multiple-choice questions per passage:

  • Author’s Purpose (PIE)

  • Tone

  • Supporting Evidence

• ✅ Complete Answer Key included

• ✅ Print-and-go PDF format — no login, no learning curve

Passage titles include:

• The Standby Breakdown

• Bonjour, Germs – The French Bathroom Dilemma

• Foxes in London – Why It’s Not So Weird

• Bonjour, Confusion – My High School French

• High Tea: More Than Just Snacks

• Pit Bulls Deserve Better

• The Fountain That Fought Back

• Should You Drink Bottled or Tap Water?

• Parks in the UK vs. the US – A Green Divide

• Washing Hands Is Better Than Hand Sanitizer

Ideas for Use

• ✅ Self-paced weekly ELA lessons

• ✅ Skill-targeted practice in literature units

• ✅ “Focus Friday” homeschool station activity

• ✅ Reading intervention or test prep for 5th–7th grade

• ✅ Support for struggling readers and students with ADHD

Why You'll Love It

• ⭐ ADHD-friendly format with real stories and engaging voice

• ⭐ No prep needed – just print and go

• ⭐ Confidence-boosting design that builds success step by step

• ⭐ Versatile for homeschool and co-op use

• ⭐ Aligned to key standards without boring your learner

Social Proof

“My homeschooler actually laughed while doing ELA. These were fun, real, and so much more engaging than the textbook stuff. Author’s purpose finally made sense!”
— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Homeschool Parent, 6th Grade

Additional Details

• Grades: 5th–7th

• Format: PDF Download

• Length: 20+ pages

• Skills: Author’s Purpose (RI.6.6), Tone, Supporting Evidence (RI.6.1, RI.7.6)

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