Authors Purpose Review
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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose when using words like 'best,' 'should,' 'think,' 'believe,' and 'feel'?
Back
To persuade the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in the statement: 'It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life.'?
Back
To persuade you to work hard in school.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To give information.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in a narrative that describes a spooky night alone in a hotel?
Back
To entertain the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in discussing the importance of rules?
Back
To persuade people to follow the rules.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are some common indicators that an author is trying to persuade?
Back
Words like 'best,' 'should,' 'think,' 'believe,' and 'feel'.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify an author's purpose in a text?
Back
Look for clues in the language and the overall message of the text.
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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