Authors Purpose

Authors Purpose

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the purpose of the statement: "Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions." Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain

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Persuade

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What was the purpose of the first high-heeled shoes made for men in the 1500s?

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Inform

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the purpose of Caroline Bartlett Crane's activism?

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Inform

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Purpose of the story: “Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dangerous quest!” Options: Explain, Persuade, Entertain, Inform

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Entertain

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the passage about the FriendChat app? Options: Inform, Explain, Entertain, Persuade

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Persuade

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the passage about Sarah and time travel? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Describe

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Entertain

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Hellen Keller was born in 1880 and died in 1968. Despite being deaf and blind, Keller was a political activist, a lecturer, an author, and a tireless advocate for those with disabilities.

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Inform

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