The Long Road to Oregon Comprehension

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What is the author's purpose for writing a selection?

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The author's purpose can be to persuade, to inform, or to entertain.

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What did the pioneers do to prepare for their trip?

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The pioneers planned for a long trip, gathered livestock, and packed many pounds of supplies.

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Where did the pioneers of the Oregon Trail start their journey?

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The pioneers started their journey in Independence, Missouri.

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What did the pioneers do when they got to Oregon?

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When the pioneers got to Oregon, they cleared land for houses.

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What is the genre of 'The Long Road to Oregon'?

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The genre of 'The Long Road to Oregon' is expository text.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or knowledge about a topic.

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What is a pioneer?

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A pioneer is a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area.

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What is the Oregon Trail?

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The Oregon Trail is a historic route that pioneers took to travel to Oregon.

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What is realistic fiction?

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Realistic fiction is a genre of writing that tells a story that could happen in real life.

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What is an expository text?

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An expository text is a type of writing that explains, describes, or informs.