Authors Purpose

Quiz
•
English
•
2nd Grade
•
Medium
+17
Standards-aligned
Mandy Kennemore
Used 233+ times
FREE Resource
20 questions
Show all answers
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.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.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.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.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.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose?
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.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.1.5
CCSS.RI.1.8
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.2.8
CCSS.RI.3.5
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Rosa and Blanca Comprehension

Quiz
•
2nd Grade - University
15 questions
Games for Kids

Quiz
•
2nd Grade - University
15 questions
Genre Basics

Quiz
•
2nd - 5th Grade
15 questions
Story Works Scaredy Cat

Quiz
•
1st Grade - University
15 questions
Author's Purpose

Quiz
•
2nd Grade
15 questions
Author's Purpose

Quiz
•
1st - 5th Grade
15 questions
HMH Into Reading - Module 7

Quiz
•
2nd Grade
15 questions
Wonders Grace for President

Quiz
•
2nd Grade - University
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Video Games

Quiz
•
6th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Brand Labels

Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Core 4 of Customer Service - Student Edition

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
15 questions
What is Bullying?- Bullying Lesson Series 6-12

Lesson
•
11th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers

Quiz
•
7th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers

Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Digital Citizenship Essentials

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
Discover more resources for English
20 questions
Subject and predicate in sentences

Quiz
•
1st - 3rd Grade
20 questions
Sentence or Fragment?

Quiz
•
2nd - 5th Grade
14 questions
Plural Nouns Adding s and es

Quiz
•
1st - 2nd Grade
10 questions
Main Idea & Details

Quiz
•
2nd - 3rd Grade
8 questions
Big Red Lollipop Vocabulary

Quiz
•
2nd Grade
10 questions
Poetry

Quiz
•
2nd Grade
20 questions
Singular and Plural Nouns

Quiz
•
2nd - 3rd Grade
15 questions
Long and Short 'o'

Quiz
•
2nd Grade