Grade 7 Authors Purpose
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7th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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, entertain, or describe.
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CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text written to inform?
Back
A textbook or an article that provides factual information about a topic.
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CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text written to entertain?
Back
A novel or a poem that tells a story or uses creative language to engage the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?
Back
The purpose of a persuasive essay is to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view or take a specific action.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of an advertisement?
Back
The purpose of an advertisement is to persuade consumers to buy a product or service.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to describe?
Back
To describe means to provide details about something, including its characteristics and features.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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