Choose the author's primary purpose for the passage. You have just read a chapter in your science book about the benefits of good nutrition. You learned that eating the right foods and the right amount of food helps people control their weight and reduce their risk of other health problems, like heart disease and diabetes.

to give information about good nutrition.

You have just read an article by a journalist telling about her walk with her dog yesterday. She told of the feeling of the warm spring breeze on her skin, the crisp scent of freshly mowed lawns, and the chirping greetings from birds perched in the trees.

to describe her dog's love of being walked

You have just read a blog post that gave step-by-step directions for making homemade cinnamon rolls. Each step included a photo as well. A shopping list of ingredients was also included.

to explain the steps to make homemade cinnamon rolls.

Jack got home from school and went about his afternoon routine. First, he put his jacket in the closet. Then he took his backpack to his room, and changed his clothes. Next came the heartbreaking surprise. He went over to the fish bowl to feed his beta fish, only to find him floating lifeless at the top of the water. Ernie had died. He immediately called his mom at work, "Mom, I think Ernie is dead." "Oh, honey. I'm sorry. You've had him for 3 years now. Do you want to have a funeral for him when I get home from work?" Jack's mom asked.

to inform readers of the risks of pet ownership.

Pie is without question better than cake. First, pie has a wonderful buttery, flaky crust. When you bite into a piece of pie, you savor the perfect combination of flaky crust and sweet, oh-so-tasty filling. When you bite into a piece of cake, on the other hand, you just get mushiness with frosting on top. Furthermore, if you eat a fruit pie, you can claim that you are getting a daily serving of fruit!

to persuade readers to agree that pie tastes better than cake.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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When an author helps you see or experience a person, place, or thing using the senses.

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Describe

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When an author tells how to do something.

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Explain

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When an author convinces the reader of a certain point of view.

Back

Persuade

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When an author teaches or gives information to the reader.

Back

Inform

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When an author holds the reader’s attention through enjoyment.

Back

Entertain

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A paragraph that tells about the tastes, smells, and sights at an amusement park.

Back

Describe

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An instruction manual on how to put a bookshelf together.

Back

Explain

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

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