Understanding Authors' Purpose

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4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in the passage: 'To inform, to entertain, or to persuade'?
Back
To inform
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the author's purpose influence the tone of the text?
Back
The author's purpose influences the tone of the text by shaping the way the author presents the information.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.3.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example from the text that supports the author's purpose of informing the reader.
Back
A detailed explanation of a scientific concept, historical event, or a step-by-step guide on how to do something.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain how the author's purpose of persuading the reader affects the overall message of the text.
Back
The author's purpose of persuading the reader can influence the overall message of the text by presenting biased or one-sided information to support their argument.
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CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In what ways does the author's purpose impact the reader's understanding of the characters in the story?
Back
The author's purpose can influence the reader's understanding of the characters by shaping their portrayal and influencing how they are perceived.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: 'The author wants to convince the reader to take action.' Options: Informative, Entertaining, Descriptive, Persuasive
Back
Persuasive
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the author's purpose of entertaining the reader affect the use of language in the text?
Back
The use of language in the text may be more colorful, engaging, and focused on creating an enjoyable reading experience for the audience.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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