Author's Purpose
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English
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5th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction book?
Back
To inform the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To make people agree with you.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in instructional writing?
Back
To explain how to do something.
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 does it mean to describe?
Back
To tell about something.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in a song?
Back
To entertain the listener.
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 the difference between fiction and non-fiction?
Back
Fiction is made up, while non-fiction is based on real events or facts.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?
Back
A textbook explaining a scientific concept.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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