Author's Purpose

Which best defines author's purpose?

• what the author intends to tell the reader

• how the author plans to accomplish his/her life long goal

• the authors main goal in life

• the reason why an author is writing about a specific topic

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Select the different reasons an author may write. Check all that apply.

• inform others about a topic

• persuade someone to agree or disagree

• entertain the reader

• explain his or her ideas about a topic

• create conflict about a topic

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which best defines author's point of view?

• The author's scene they are setting in their story

• The author's feelings, or opinion about the topic they are writing about

• The author's word choice towards the topic

• The facts that the author chooses to include in their writing

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

The author’s main purpose the article "Too Much Sugar" is to…

• inform the reader about the harmful effects of sugar.

• persuade the reader to read labels on food items.

• describe to the reader the different forms sugar can take.

• inform the reader about using the American Heart Association as a resource.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read the text excerpt from the introduction below and answer the question.

"Sugar has long been at the center of our lives. It is often used to reward us for a job well done and is

passed out on holidays in baskets and stockings around the world. But is it really acceptable to consume

that much sugar? What does it do to our bodies? Doctors and experts around the world have been warning

us about sugar for years."

Which of these inferences about the author’s point of view is best supported by the excerpt above?

• The author believes that doctors should have spoken up long ago.

• The author believes that we should not pass out candy on holidays.

• The author believes that sugar is an important part of the American diet.

• The author believes that many Americans may be eating too much sugar.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why did the author include the last paragraph in the article? (Healthier Habits)

• to entertain the reader with a story about carbs and fiber

• to show the reader how delicious healthy foods can be

• to describe healthy options for keeping insulin levels down

• to describe in detail the importance of fiber in a diet

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which subtopic was included to explain to the reader how sugar breaks down in your body?

• Is It Really That Bad?

• Healthier Habits

• How Much Can We Have?

• The Sweet Life

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the author’s point of view on the role of fiber in your daily diet?

• The author believes that everyone should eat a breakfast low in fiber.

• The author believes that fiber is an important factor in keeping insulin levels down.

• The author believes that those who eat fiber will not get diabetes.

• The author believes that daily exercise is more important than fiber.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which excerpt from the article most strongly supports your answer to the previous question?

• Consuming too much sugar as a child can lead to health risks later in life.

• He says a great way to start the day is with a breakfast that will keep you full longer such as eggs or Greek yogurt.

• Eating more fiber and drinking lots of water can also help our bodies to slow down the release of sugar into the bloodstream.

• Diabetes expert, Dr. Joel Zonszein says a good home cooked meal using natural ingredients is the best place to start. ..

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Read the text excerpt from the article in the left column. Then, read the inferences made about the author’s point of view in the right column. Identify the two inferences that can be made about the author’s point of view based solely on the text excerpt in the left column.

• Some students reading this article may be alarmed by how much sugar is recommended for them each day.

• The AHA recommendation is only a recommendation and does not need to be

  closely followed.

• Following these guidelines closely can be a great benefit to our health.

• Most kids do not consume more than 8

  ounces of sweetened drinks per week.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6