Author's Purpose
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English
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4th Grade
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Easy
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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, persuade, or entertain the reader.
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CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
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 informs.
Back
A textbook or a news article that provides facts about a subject.
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CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that persuades.
Back
An advertisement or a speech that tries to convince people to buy a product.
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that entertains.
Back
A novel or a comic book that tells a fun story.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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