Authors Purpose

Authors Purpose

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Flashcard

English

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.5.6, RI.4.5, L.4.6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an author's purpose?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you tell if an author's purpose is to entertain?

Back

An author's purpose is to entertain if the text includes funny, silly, or imaginary details, and elements of a story like characters, setting, and plot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to inform in writing?

Back

To inform means to give information or teach the reader about a topic, usually sticking to facts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main purpose of a persuasive text?

Back

The main purpose of a persuasive text is to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or action.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of language might an author use to entertain?

Back

An author might use playful language, humor, and imaginative scenarios to entertain the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fact?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fictional story?

Back

A fictional story is a narrative that is created from the imagination and is not based on real events.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

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