
Authors Purpose Review
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English
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5th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an author's purpose?
Back
The reason an author writes.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain in writing?
Back
To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a persuasive text?
Back
To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text that aims to inform?
Back
A textbook or an article that provides factual information.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of writing is a knock-knock joke?
Back
Entertain.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in a story about hard work?
Back
To tell a story about a boy who worked hard.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a book that teaches how to paint?
Back
To inform.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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