Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

Assessment

Flashcard

English

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.6.6, RI.11-12.10, RI.4.5

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Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose when they write to persuade?

Back

The author is trying to get you to do or try something.

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 when an author's purpose is to inform?

Back

The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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 are examples of informative writing?

Back

Documentaries, non-fiction books, history/science books, news articles, recipes, and biographies.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose in a persuasive advertisement?

Back

To persuade the reader to buy or try a product.

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 is the author's purpose when writing a story meant to entertain?

Back

To make the reader enjoy the story and keep their attention.

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 type of writing is a news article?

Back

Informative writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a recipe?

Back

To inform the reader how to prepare a dish.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

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