Author's Purpose
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6th 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, persuade, entertain, or explain.
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CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or engaging content.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to explain?
Back
To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand by providing details.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.7.3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?
Back
An article about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?
Back
A speech encouraging people to recycle more.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
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