Author's Purpose
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7th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose?
Back
The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, or persuade the reader.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
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.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the author's purpose in a passage about a new fitness machine.
Back
The purpose is likely to persuade the reader to buy the fitness machine.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the author's purpose in a story about a fishing trip gone wrong.
Back
The purpose is likely to entertain the reader with a humorous story.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text that aims to inform?
Back
A textbook or an article explaining a scientific concept.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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