Authors Purpose
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4th - 5th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose?
Back
The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.
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CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something. For example, a commercial aims to persuade you to buy a product.
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CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic. For example, a menu informs customers about the food available.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement. For example, a comic strip entertains readers with humor and stories.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.
Back
A commercial selling a new toy is an example of a text that aims to persuade.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that aims to inform.
Back
A newsletter from the school principal is an example of a text that aims to inform.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.
Back
A comic strip is an example of a text that aims to entertain.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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