Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

Assessment

Flashcard

English

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.6.6, RI.4.5, RI.5.3

+8

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'explain' mean?

Back

To tell you how to do something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose?

Back

The reason why the author is writing.

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 'entertain' mean?

Back

To make people enjoy something.

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 purpose of instructions in a game like Monopoly?

Back

To explain how to play the game.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the context of writing, what does 'to inform' mean?

Back

To provide information or knowledge about a topic.

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 is an example of a text meant to entertain?

Back

A novel, a movie, or a comedy show.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose in a how-to guide?

Back

To explain how to accomplish a specific task.

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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