Author's Purpose Review
Authored by Jordan Nettles
English
4th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Slim-O-Matic will help you to drop pounds and lose inches in just a month! This machine helps you to exercise every muscle group and provides weekly videos to help you stay in shape. Call now at 1-800-SLIM-OMAT and start shedding the extra weight today!
What is the author's purpose?
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A form of handwriting known as calligraphy uses a special pen. The letters are formed using up and down strokes. Older documents such as diplomas and certificates use this handwriting.
What is the author's purpose?
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Thomas was unhappy because his little sister had made the honor roll, again. His parents allowed her to do anything she wanted. Thomas didn't make the honor roll this quarter and wouldn't be allowed as many opportunities. Poor Thomas, he will have to study harder next time.
What's the author's purpose?
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What title would best fit the passage above?
Honor Roll Sam
Poor Thomas!
Thomas the Honor Roll Student
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867, in Pepin, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She published many books based on her travels to the west. Her writing became the basis of the "Little House" series. She passed away in 1957.
What's the author's purpose?
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was the author's purpose for writing this passage?
To entertain the reader about Laura Ingalls Wilder's life.
To inform the reader about Laura Ingalls Wilder and how she wrote the "Little House" book series.
To persuade the reader to read the "Little House" book series.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sarah and her brother, Reid, were playing with the water hose outside one day. Reid hid from Sarah so she wouldn't spray him with the hose. When the back door opened Sarah pointed the hose toward it and sprayed. It wasn't Reid but her mom and she was now dripping wet!
What was the author's purpose?
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RI.2.6
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