
Author's Purpose
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English
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3rd Grade
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Easy
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an author's purpose?
Back
The reason an author writes.
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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 purposes of writing?
Back
To inform, to persuade, and to entertain.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform in writing?
Back
To provide information or facts to the reader.
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 the purpose of advertisements?
Back
To persuade the audience to take a specific action or adopt a certain viewpoint.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.2.8
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain in writing?
Back
To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.
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
How can an author convey their purpose in a text?
Back
Through the choice of words, tone, and structure of the writing.
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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 is an example of writing that aims to inform?
Back
A news article reporting on a recent event.
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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