Author's Purpose
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
An author's purpose is...
Back
the reason an author writes
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the letter: "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." Options: to persuade, to inform, to entertain
Back
to persuade
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Purpose of the story about the sad dragon with a marshmallow roast: to persuade, to inform, to entertain
Back
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Purpose of the National Park trail signs?
Back
to inform
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:
Back
Inform
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Advertisements are created to: Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Back
Persuade
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.
Back
Entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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