Author's Purpose

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What is the author's MAIN purpose for writing the article about pollution and how people are damaging the planet?

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to persuade readers not to pollute the Earth by littering.

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The author's main purpose in the passage about sleep for kids aged 7-12.

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persuade readers to get enough sleep at night

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What is the author's purpose after reading a chapter about nutrition? Options: to give information about good nutrition, to give information about heart disease and diabetes, to persuade readers to change their eating habits, to convince readers to get tested for health problems.

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to give information about good nutrition

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What is the author's purpose in describing the game MASH?

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to explain how to play the game MASH

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You just read a blog with step by step directions for making homemade cinnamon rolls. A shopping list of ingredients is also included.

What is the author's purpose?

• to persuade readers to make homemade cinnamon rolls
• to persuade readers to bake at home instead of buying them at the store
• to sequence the steps for a homemade cinnamon roll recipe
• to teach people about the different ways to eat cinnamon rolls

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to sequence the steps for a homemade cinnamon roll recipe

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What is the author's purpose of the poster showing a dinner plate with chicken, rice, vegetables, and a glass of milk, titled "A balanced meal"?

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To inform readers what makes up a balanced meal.

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What is the author's purpose in the passage about Mother's Day?

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to convince readers to do something special for their mom on Mother's Day

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What is the author's purpose in describing his visit to the new restaurant?

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To describe his experience at the restaurant.

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What is the author's purpose in the article you found about training for a 5K?

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to explain how to train properly for your first 5K

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What is the author's purpose in the passage about pie and cake?

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To convince readers to agree that pie is better than cake.