STAAR Understanding Author's Purpose
Authored by Brian Tritico
English
5th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing a story about a young girl who overcomes her fear of public speaking?
To entertain readers with a humorous tale
To inform readers about public speaking techniques
To persuade readers to face their fears
To describe the history of public speaking
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a text about recycling, the author includes statistics about waste reduction. What is the author's purpose for including these statistics?
To entertain readers with interesting facts
To inform readers about the benefits of recycling
To persuade readers to recycle more
To describe the process of recycling
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might an author write a biography about a famous scientist?
To entertain readers with fictional stories
To inform readers about the scientist's life and achievements
To persuade readers to become scientists
To describe the process of scientific discovery
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An author writes a poem about the beauty of nature. What is the likely purpose of this poem?
To entertain readers with a funny story
To inform readers about environmental issues
To persuade readers to protect nature
To express appreciation for nature's beauty
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a text about healthy eating, the author includes a list of nutritious foods. What is the author's purpose for this list?
To entertain readers with recipes
To inform readers about healthy food choices
To persuade readers to eat more vegetables
To describe the history of nutrition
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing a letter to the editor about the importance of community service?
To entertain readers with a personal story
To inform readers about community service opportunities
To persuade readers to volunteer
To describe the history of community service
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An author writes a mystery novel with unexpected plot twists. What is the author's primary purpose?
To entertain readers with suspenseful storytelling
To inform readers about detective work
To persuade readers to solve mysteries
To describe the process of writing a novel
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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