Author's Purpose
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1.
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 explain.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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.6.9
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 writing.
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
What does it mean to explain?
Back
To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.
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
What is a tornado watch?
Back
A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for a tornado to develop.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.3
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.3
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a tornado warning?
Back
A tornado warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar, and people should take cover immediately.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.3
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.3
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
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