Eco-Friendly Food- Authors Purpose- Exit Ticket

An author’s purpose is his or her reason for writing.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.9

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Knowing the author’s purpose helps you determine what the author wants to do.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

To determine the author’s purpose, ask, “Is the author writing to inform, entertain, or persuade?”

• False

• True

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Reread the second box on page 158 in Eco-Friendly Food. Then answer the question.

Who do you think the author’s intended audience is?

• The text is written for people who do not pack their own lunch.

• This text is written for parents, children, and people who pack their own lunch.

• The text is written for people who already know how to pack their own lunch.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Reread the second box on page 158 in Eco-Friendly Food. Then answer the question.

What does the author want readers to do? Use evidence for support.

• The author wants readers to find ways to be less wasteful. The author gives examples of ways to use fewer disposable containers, combine foods, and use reusable containers.

• The author wants readers to be more wasteful. The author gives examples of ways to use more containers and containers that you can throw away everyday.

• The author wants readers to use more plastic bags.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Reread page 164. Then answer the question.

What is the purpose of the text on page 164?

• The author wants to remind readers that they shouldn't grow their own food.

• The author wants to remind readers to drink bottled water instead of tap water.

• The author wants to remind readers how to make eco-friendly food and drink choices.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Reread page 164. Then answer the question.

What do you think the author wants readers to do after they read this selection?

• The author wants readers to think about ways they can be less wasteful as well as how to grow and eat foods that are good for them and the environment.

• The author wants readers to think about ways they can be more wasteful as well as how to eat foods that are not good for them and the environment.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6