Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

Assessment

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English

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.4.6, RL.5.6, RI.6.6

+4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose of this writing? HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood 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! Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Back

Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose of this writing? Calligraphy is a form of handwriting. A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas, certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting. Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Back

Inform

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose of this writing? Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet! Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Back

Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.3.6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose of this writing? Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $25.99. Send your check to P.O. Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836. Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Back

Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose of this writing? Thomas was not happy one little bit.  His sister, Susan was making honor roll again.  His parents would allow her to do anything she wanted to do.  Thomas was not making honor roll this time and he was not going to be allowed to do all the things he wanted to do.  Poor Thomas!  He would just have to study harder and get back on the honor roll.
Options: Persuade , Inform , Entertain

Back

Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose of the writing about Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder's life events?

Back

Inform

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the statement: "Each pair of our electric socks is made of 100% nylon. Two nine-volt batteries are included. The price is $16.95."? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Back

Inform

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

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