Author's Purpose

What are the three reasons we write? (Author’s purpose for writing)

• Persuade, Inform, Electrify

• Persuade, Inform, Educate

• Persuade, Infer, Entertain

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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CCSS.RI.8.6

What is the author’s purpose? “She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dog’s belly, up into the sky, and landed on the hot air balloon.”

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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CCSS.RI.8.6

What is the author’s purpose? Laura Ingalls Wilder was born February 7, 1867 in Pepin, Wisconsin to Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She met and married Almanzo James Wilder in 1885. She published many books based on her travels to the west. Her writing became the basis for the “Little House” series. She died in 1957.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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CCSS.RI.8.6

What is the author’s purpose? HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Norwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one. They are only $17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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CCSS.RI.8.6

What is the author’s purpose? Calligraphy is a form of handwriting. A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas, certificates, and other awards are often written in calligraphy.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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CCSS.RI.8.6

What is the author’s purpose? Rosie had the best time making Valentine cards for her classmates. She used red and white paper, heart stickers, markers, and anything else that she could find. It was great. Her friends are planning a Valentine party on February 14^th at school. The card that she made for her best friend is funny. Funny Valentines are nice to get.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following are examples of texts that are written to persuade? (Select two answers.)

• advertisement

• poetry

• notice

• solicitation letter

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CCSS.SL.8.2

CCSS.SL.8.3

Which of the following is NOT used to inform?

• news article

• campaign poster

• terms & conditions

• user manual

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

We should always practice the following when reading a news article EXCEPT

• check the credibility of the source

• verify the “facts” in the news article

• read other sources

• accept without evaluating the information

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.8

What is the author’s purpose of the following website? SaveOurEagles.com is a website that says a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens endangered bald eagles’ shelters. The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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CCSS.RI.8.6