What is the author’s purpose? Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team, he knew that all the work had paid off.

to tell a story about a boy who worked hard

to teach you how to play basketball

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

to explain the rules of basketball

What is the author’s purpose? Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth.

to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

to persuade you to visit the circus

to teach you about the acts at the circus

Author's Purpose

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.6.6, RI.5.5, RI.6.9

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Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Dear Edith, Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

to persuade

to inform

to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.

to persuade

to inform

to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Entertain means...

To make people scared

To make people sad

To make people enjoy something

To change someone's mind

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

Which could you use to persuade somebody?

A non-fiction textbook

A poem

A cookbook

An editorial

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

6.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

Match the following:

driving directions

Inform

opinion pieces

Entertain

memoirs

Persuade

comic books

Express Emotions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

7.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Text that informs shares (a) with the reader.

information

funny stories

opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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Dear Edith, Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.

The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.

Entertain means...

Which could you use to persuade somebody?

Match the following:

Text that informs shares (a) with the reader.

What are the three reasons we write? (Author’s purpose for writing)

What is the author’s purpose? “She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dog’s belly, up into the sky, and landed on the hot air balloon.”

What is the author’s purpose? HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Norwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one. They are only $17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!

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14 questions

Dear Edith, Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

Welcome to National ParkWatch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.

The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.

Entertain means...

Which could you use to persuade somebody?

Match the following:

Text that informs shares ​ (a) ​ ​ ​ ​ with the reader.

What are the three reasons we write? (Author’s purpose for writing)

What is the author’s purpose? “She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dog’s belly, up into the sky, and landed on the hot air balloon.”

What is the author’s purpose? HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Norwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one. They are only $17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!

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Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.

Text that informs shares (a) with the reader.