8th Grade Author's Purpose
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8th 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, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.
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CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
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.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
3.
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.
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CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
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.8.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to express feelings?
Back
To express feelings means to share personal emotions or thoughts through writing.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Problem/Solution text structure?
Back
A Problem/Solution text structure presents an issue and discusses ways to solve it.
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CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Cause/Effect text structure?
Back
A Cause/Effect text structure explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
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