Author's Purpose
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English
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2nd Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Author's Purpose?
Back
The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text, which can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.
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CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three main types of Author's Purpose?
Back
The three main types of author's purpose are to inform, to persuade, and to entertain.
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CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If an author writes to provide information about a topic, what is their purpose?
Back
To Inform.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?
Back
An advertisement encouraging people to buy a product.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify an author's purpose in a text?
Back
By analyzing the content, tone, and language used in the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose if the text is a comedy?
Back
To Entertain.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to write with the purpose to inform?
Back
It means the author aims to provide facts, explanations, or instructions to the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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