Author's Purpose
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3rd Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose?
Back
The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text. It can be to entertain, inform, or persuade.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain in writing?
Back
To entertain means to write in a way that is enjoyable and fun for the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform in writing?
Back
To inform means to provide facts or information to the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade in writing?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to think or act in a certain way.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are some examples of entertaining writing?
Back
Examples include stories, poems, and plays.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.3
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.1.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are some examples of informative writing?
Back
Examples include news articles, textbooks, and how-to guides.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are some examples of persuasive writing?
Back
Examples include advertisements, opinion pieces, and campaign speeches.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.2.8
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
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