Understanding Author's Purpose and Message

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Isla writes a story filled with funny situations and jokes to make her friends laugh. What is Isla's purpose for writing the story?

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To entertain

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TEKS.ELA.4.10A

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Which of the following is a type of text structure? Compare and contrast, Main character, Setting, Theme

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Compare and contrast

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TEKS.ELA.4.10B

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What is the author's purpose if they write a letter to convince people to recycle?

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To persuade

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TEKS.ELA.4.10A

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Which text structure would an author most likely use to show how two animals are alike and different?

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Compare and contrast

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TEKS.ELA.4.10B

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How does the text structure of using a problem and solution help the author achieve their purpose?

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It helps readers understand how the character overcomes challenges.

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TEKS.ELA.4.10B

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What is the author's purpose and text structure used in a passage explaining the steps to plant a tree?

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To inform; sequence

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TEKS.ELA.4.10B

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What is most likely the author's message after reading a story about a girl who learns the value of honesty?

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Honesty is important.

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TEKS.ELA.4.10A

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How does the text structure of a nonfiction article describing the causes of pollution and its effects on the environment help the author’s purpose?

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It helps the reader understand the relationship between actions and results.

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TEKS.ELA.4.10B

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What is the author’s message in the passage: "Maria noticed her plant was wilting. She realized she had forgotten to water it. She gave it water, and soon it looked healthy again."?

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Watering plants helps them stay healthy.

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TEKS.ELA.4.10A

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How does organizing a story by first describing a problem and then explaining how it was solved support the author’s purpose?

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It helps readers understand the steps to solve a problem.

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TEKS.ELA.4.10B