Authors Purpose 2
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English
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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 an author writes a text. It can be to entertain, inform, persuade, or explain.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain in writing?
Back
To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling, humor, or drama.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade in writing?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform in writing?
Back
To inform means to provide factual information or knowledge about a topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to explain in writing?
Back
To explain means to clarify or make something understandable by providing details and examples.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.
Back
A fictional story or a poem that tells a funny or dramatic tale.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.
Back
A pamphlet advocating for animal rights that argues against using animal products.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
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