Author's Purpose
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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose when writing to entertain?
Back
The author's purpose to entertain is to engage the reader's emotions and provide enjoyment through storytelling, humor, or engaging content.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose when writing to inform?
Back
The author's purpose to inform is to provide factual information, explanations, or knowledge about a specific topic to the reader.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose when writing to persuade?
Back
The author's purpose to persuade is to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.
Back
A novel, a short story, or a humorous article.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that aims to inform.
Back
A textbook, a news article, or an instructional manual.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.
Back
An advertisement, a political speech, or an opinion editorial.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are some common techniques authors use to entertain readers?
Back
Authors may use humor, vivid imagery, engaging characters, and exciting plots to entertain readers.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
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