Author's Purpose
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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 persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something. For example, a brochure that argues against shopping at a certain store is trying to persuade readers.
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CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic. For example, a recipe gives instructions on how to make a dish.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement. For example, a funny story is written to entertain the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.
Back
A letter to Santa asking for a gift because the child has been good all year is an example of a persuasive text.
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CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that aims to inform.
Back
Instructions for a board game, like Monopoly, are meant to inform players how to play the game.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.
Back
A comic book or a funny story is an example of a text that aims to entertain.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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