Authors Purpose
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English
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3rd Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'entertain' mean?
Back
To make people enjoy something.
Tags
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 is the primary purpose of an author who writes about the benefits of good nutrition?
Back
To give information about good nutrition.
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 is the primary purpose of an author who provides step-by-step directions for making homemade cinnamon rolls?
Back
To explain the steps to make homemade cinnamon rolls.
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 does 'inform' mean?
Back
To give information.
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary purpose of an author who encourages readers to get enough sleep?
Back
To persuade readers to get the right amount of sleep each night.
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 are the three main purposes an author can have when writing?
Back
To entertain, to inform, or to persuade.
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
How can an author use statistics in their writing?
Back
To inform or persuade readers by providing evidence.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.2.8
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
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