Author's Purpose (CFA)

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6th 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 inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or interesting content.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?
Back
An article explaining the life cycle of a butterfly.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?
Back
A funny story about a pet dog.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?
Back
An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new product.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
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