Author's Purpose Pie

We walked along the beach; I could feel the water on my face as the wind hit me. The sound of the water hitting the giant rocks was so calming. The sand felt so warm between my toes and the sun hit my cheeks to warm me up. The sound of seagulls in the air and children playing were a faint sound in the distance.

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As I walked through the carnival I could smell the buttery popcorn and the sweet cotton candy. I could hear children laughing as the clown was making them balloon animals. POP! a balloon just popped and all the children laughed again. The wind whipped through my hair as I approached the very top of the Ferris wheel and everything looked so tiny below me.

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Once upon a time, a beautiful princess was captured by a fire breathing dragon. It was up to the knight in shining armor to save her

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My teacher is the best teacher in the whole world. Everyone should have her as a teacher because she is so sweet and kind. She always helps me with my work and takes us outside for recess

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-a letter written by a class to the principal, telling her why they should be able to chew gum in class

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-the book, Holes, by Louis Sachar

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-an article that tells about the dangers of texting and driving, and gives reasons why you should never do it

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Determine the Author's Purpose of the following text: The author is writing a report about a famous person. You visit the library and check out a book that tells you about the life and inventions of Thomas Edison.

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Determine the Author's Purpose of the following text: You want a dog, but your parents are totally against the idea. You decide to impress them by writing a list of twenty reasons why getting a puppy is a good idea for your family.

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Determine the Author's Purpose of the following text: You are spending the day in Sequoia National Park with your family. You have never encountered such enormous trees in your entire life! While your family stops for a picnic lunch, you decide to write in your journal. Your write about everything you've seen, heard, smelled, and touched in the park so far today. You want to be able to read this journal entry in the future and always remember this amazing place!

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