Author's Purpose
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English
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5th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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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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