Author's Purpose
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English
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4th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose?
Back
The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, or entertain the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that informs.
Back
A textbook or a news article that provides facts about a current event.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that persuades.
Back
An advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that entertains.
Back
A story or a comic book that is meant to make you laugh or enjoy.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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