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 inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
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.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
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 through storytelling or humor.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the author's purpose: 'Hamsters for sale! We have a large selection of hamsters. They’re interesting and loving pets. You’ll love having one!'
Back
Persuade
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the author's purpose: 'Sarah was scared and excited for her first babysitting job. She couldn’t wait to play the games she had brought along for little Tommy.'
Back
Entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the author's purpose: 'Calligraphy is a form of handwriting that uses a special pen. Letters are formed using up and down movements.'
Back
Inform
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
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