Authors Purpose

Quiz

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English

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2nd Grade

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Medium

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CCSS

RI.2.6, RI.2.8, RI.4.9

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Mandy Kennemore

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What would the authors purpose be if they’re trying to make you laugh?

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

It was a dark and spooky night and I was all alone in the old hotel bed. I tried to go to sleep, but I was too scared! My friends had told me too many stories about staying at this hotel, but I wanted to stay here anyways. All of a sudden I heard a rustling sound on the floor. I covered my head with the blanket in fear!

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

Persuade

Entertain

Inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the author wants you to vote for a certain person, what is their purpose?

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the author wants you to vote for a certain person, what is their purpose?

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?

to entertain with a story about school

to teach you how to get good grades

to persuade you to work hard in school

to explain the best colleges

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'P' in PIE stand for?

Play

Pineapple

Persuasive

Process

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

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