Authors purpose
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose when they want to persuade you?
Back
To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform the reader?
Back
To provide facts or information about a topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of entertaining the reader?
Back
To engage the reader with a story or enjoyable content.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If an author writes about robots that will help us in the future, what is their main purpose?
Back
To inform the reader about the potential of future robots.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose if they are explaining steps to follow on the first day of school?
Back
To inform and guide the reader on what to do.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if an author wants to convince you to do something?
Back
Their purpose is to persuade.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a text describes a new type of plastic developed for space travel, what is the author's likely purpose?
Back
To inform the reader about advancements in materials.
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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