Grade 7 Authors Purpose

Front

What is the typical author's purpose in a fairy tale?

Back

To entertain.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What is the author's purpose of an editorial arguing for more parks?

Back

To persuade the public and city officials to take action.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What is the purpose of a science textbook explaining the water cycle?

Back

To inform students about how the water cycle works.

Front

What is the purpose of a pamphlet encouraging voting?

Back

To persuade.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the purpose of a news article reporting election outcomes?

Back

To inform readers about the election results.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

Define 'Author's Purpose'.

Back

The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or describe.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What are the four main types of author's purpose?

Back

To inform, to persuade, to entertain, and to describe.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

Give an example of a text written to inform.

Back

A science textbook explaining a concept.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

Give an example of a text written to persuade.

Back

An editorial advocating for a policy change.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

What is the author's purpose in a humorous story?

Back

To entertain.