Author's Purpose
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
An author's purpose is...
Back
the reason an author writes
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the letter: "Dear Edith, Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed." Options: to persuade, to inform, to entertain
Back
to persuade
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Purpose of the story about the sad dragon with a marshmallow roast: to persuade, to inform, to entertain
Back
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Purpose of the National Park trail signs?
Back
to inform
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:
Back
Inform
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Advertisements are created to: Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Back
Persuade
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.
Back
Entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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