Author's Purpose
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4th - 5th 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.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or knowledge about a topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through a story or performance.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to explain?
Back
To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to describe?
Back
To describe means to give details about something, including its characteristics or features.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why might an author choose to explain something in their writing?
Back
An author might choose to explain something to help the reader understand a concept or idea better.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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