Make people think the opposite thing

what does explain mean?

to tell you how to do something

What is a good example of Describe????

Im at the park with my friend eating icecream

Persuade, Inform, entertain,explain, decsribe

Persuade, Inform, entertain, Elmo, Disco party

Now is the time for the people of earth to consider building a colony on the moon. While the crisis of overpopulation is not yet widespread on earth, there is no better time than the present to plan how humans might set up a civilization on the moon. Everyone reading this should contact his or her representatives in Congress and suggest funding a moon colony. The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Persuade you to consider building a colony on the moon.

Describe what its like to live on the moon.

Entertain with a story about astronauts.

Inform you about an exciting new technological advance.

James woke up with a start. He knew there was something he wanted to remember. He rubbed his eyes and looked around his room. Suddenly, it occurred to him: today was his birthday! “Mom! Mom!” he called out. “It’s today!” His mother opened his door slowly. “Look out the window, James.” James leapt out of bed and ran to the window. There in the driveway was the most beautiful unicorn he had ever seen. “She’s all yours, James,” his mother said. The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Entertain with a story about a boy's birthday present.

Explain how to get your very own unicorn.

Inform the reader about the best birthday ever.

Describe what the birthday party looked like.

Our famous apple dessert is made with layers of flaky, buttery pastry dough that we sprinkle with cinnamon and fill with apples grown in our own orchards. The taste is unlike anything you have ever tried before. The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Explain how to make apple dessert.

Persuade you to eat this apple dessert.

tell the reader why apple pie is the best pie

Several scientists from NASA, the national space agency, visited a local manufacturing plant yesterday to investigate the possibility of producing a new type of plastic originally developed for space travel. The new plastic is cheaper to produce and more durable than traditional plastics. Scientists expect it will be especially valuable in manufacturing automobiles. The author most likely wrote the selection to -

inform the reader about a new type of plastic.

Explain the steps in becoming an astronaut.

Entertain with a story about space.

For this recipe you will need: sugar, butter, one egg, peanut butter, salt, baking soda, flour and vanilla extract. Begin by preheating the oven to 375°. In a mixer, cream together 1 stick of butter and 1 cup of sugar, then set aside. In a small bowl, beat the egg and add 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth. Then, slowly stir in a pinch of salt and 1-1/2 cups of flour. Add this to the butter and sugar mixture. The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Explain how to make a yummy dessert.

Describe what the end product will be.

Inform the reader about overeating sweets.

Entertain with a story about baking.

Available in blue, red, or white, this pure wool sweater features long sleeves, a row of six stone buttons, and a collar embroidered with tiny silver flowers. The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Describe what the sweater looks like.

Persuade you to buy the sweater.

Inform you about the amazing features of the sweater.

Explain how to make a knit sweater.

The Persian is a medium sized cat breed that usually grows to between 7 and 12 pounds. Its luxurious, long-haired coat makes it easily identifiable. The breed has a large, round head and large eyes. Unlike most cats, the Persian’s small ears are round rather than pointed, matching its round paws that extend from its short, thick legs. The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Inform you about the Persian breed.

Entertain with a story about cats.

Describe what a Persian cat likes to do every day.

Everyone agrees that recycling is an important way to conserve resources. Recycling plastic and metal reduces waste in landfills and reduces mining and pollution caused by manufacturing new products. If your family does not recycle, contact your local waste management department to find out how you can get started TODAY! The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Persuade you to recycle to conserve resources.

Inform you about the consequences of recycling.

Describe what a recycling plant looks like.

Explain the steps in recycling.

Next month, our school will begin offering an optional penmanship class. Because of increasing demands on the school day, penmanship isn’t taught as rigorously as it was in the past. As a result, many students do not have clear, legible handwriting. The penmanship class will be an afterschool program. If you’re eager to see the advantages of having clear handwriting, come meet us in the art room every Tuesday afternoon! The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Persuade the reader to take the penmanship class.

Inform the reader about a penmanship class.

Entertain with a story about writing stories.

Describe how to write more clearly.

Next month, our school will begin offering an optional penmanship class. Because of increasing demands on the school day, penmanship isn’t taught as rigorously as it was in the past. As a result, many students do not have clear, legible handwriting. The penmanship class will be an afterschool program. If you’re eager to see the advantages of having clear handwriting, come meet us in the art room every Tuesday afternoon! The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Persuade the reader to take the penmanship class.

Inform the reader about a penmanship class.

Entertain with a story about writing stories.

Describe how to write more clearly.

Kimberly walked slowly through the greenhouse, gazing at the lush plants. She took in the sights of her oranges, lemons, and ripe red tomatoes, and inhaled the sweet smell of ripe fruit. She couldn’t believe how successful the business was becoming, and she could hardly conceal her pride. This was her greenhouse and her story of success.

Describe what Kimberly's greenhouse looked like.

Inform you how to grow a garden.

Explain the steps in setting up a green house.

Entertain with a story about plants.

On the first day of school, be sure to follow these steps to ensure you are properly registered and in the correct classroom. First, be sure to find your name on the student list in each hallway. Note which room number appears next to your name on the list. If you do not find your name on a list, return to the main lobby to ask the greeter for assistance.

Explain what to do on the first day of school.

Entertain others with a story about school.

Inform about the risks associated with walking to school.

Describe what a school day is like.

Before transplanting a rose bush, be sure you have watered the plant deeply. Reduce the size of the plant by trimming long branches. Next, dig the new hole into which you will plant the bush. Remove the bush carefully from its current location, leaving plenty of extra soil around the roots. Place the bush into the new hole. Replace about half of the soil, then water and add fertilizer before replacing the rest of the soil.

Explain how to transplant a rose bush

Inform the reader about planting roses

Describe what a rose garden looks like

Entertain the reader with a story about roses.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The author instructs or tells how to do something.

entertain

fiction/literary

describe

explain

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author writes to make the reader laugh, cry, or experience some other emotion.

entertain

inform

describe

bias

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author writes to show or explain facts.

inform

entertain

describe

sensory words

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author writes to influence or convince the reader.

persuade

describe

inform

entertain

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author uses the five senses to tell about a topic.

describe

persuade

explain

perspective

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The way the author views the topic of the text.

perspective

assumption

sensory words

entertain

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author writes about a fact or statement that is taken for granted.

assumption

persuade

inform

sensory words

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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Authors Purpose

The author instructs or tells how to do something.

The author writes to make the reader laugh, cry, or experience some other emotion.

The author writes to show or explain facts.

The author writes to influence or convince the reader.

The author uses the five senses to tell about a topic.

The way the author views the topic of the text.

The author writes about a fact or statement that is taken for granted.

The author writes about an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting over any other.

words that connects to the five senses to create an image or description.
thump, creamy, salty, cold, gurgle, blurred, twinkling

words that identify order
First, Second, Next, Then, Finally, After that

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Authors Purpose

The author instructs or tells how to do something.

The author writes to make the reader laugh, cry, or experience some other emotion.

The author writes to show or explain facts.

The author writes to influence or convince the reader.

The author uses the five senses to tell about a topic.

The way the author views the topic of the text.

The author writes about a fact or statement that is taken for granted.

The author writes about an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting over any other.

words that connects to the five senses to create an image or description.thump, creamy, salty, cold, gurgle, blurred, twinkling

words that identify orderFirst, Second, Next, Then, Finally, After that

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words that connects to the five senses to create an image or description.
thump, creamy, salty, cold, gurgle, blurred, twinkling

words that identify order
First, Second, Next, Then, Finally, After that