My Perspectives Grade 8 Unit 2

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What is motivation?

Back

Motivation is the reason characters act or behave in a certain way.

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What are the three reasons we write?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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Identify a supporting detail that doesn't fit: Candy is not a healthy treat.

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It tastes really good.

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What is the author's purpose in the sentence: 'She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dog's belly, up into the sky and landed in the hot air balloon.'?

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Entertain.

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Which supporting detail best supports the topic sentence: 'It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.'?

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Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

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Define author's purpose.

Back

The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.