Theme/Author's Purpose 4th Grade

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To inform the reader means to provide them with facts or information about a specific topic.

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What is a vertebrate?

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A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone or spinal column.

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What is cartilage?

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Cartilage is a flexible tissue that is softer than bone and is found in various parts of the body, including the skeletons of sharks.

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How does a shark's skeleton help it swim?

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A shark's skeleton is made of cartilage, which is more flexible than bone, allowing sharks to change directions quickly while swimming.

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What is the difference between bone and cartilage?

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Bone is a hard, dense tissue that makes up the skeleton of humans and many other animals, while cartilage is a softer, more flexible tissue.

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What does it mean to persuade the reader?

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To persuade the reader means to convince them to believe or do something.

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What is an example of entertaining writing?

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An example of entertaining writing could be a story or a poem that is meant to amuse or engage the reader.

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What is the purpose of a passage that provides interesting facts?

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The purpose of such a passage is often to entertain or inform the reader about a specific topic.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to communicate to the reader.