Author's Purpose Flashcard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose?

Back

The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, or persuade the reader.

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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.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

3.

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.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the author's purpose: 'This is the best soda in the world! Try one today!'

Back

The author's purpose is to Persuade.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the author's purpose: 'Katina and her brother were playing with the water hose.'

Back

The author's purpose is to Entertain.

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

Identify the author's purpose: 'The Underground Railroad helped slaves escape to freedom.'

Back

The author's purpose is to Inform.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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