AUTHOR'S PURPOSE

AUTHOR'S PURPOSE

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Multiple Choice

What is Author's Purpose?

• the setting that takes place in the story

• what the story is mostly about

• the reason why the author wrote the text

• the problem in the story

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely reason the author included this paragraph?

• A) To describe what the spaceships look like

• B) To tell the reader that the Eagle and Columbia are the best spaceships

• C) To persuade the reader to learn more about space

• D) To show the reader what only Columbia looked like

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely reason the author included the paragraph?

• A) To inform the reader that a rocket travels very fast.

• B) To explain the steps the rocket goes through after it launches

• C) To convince the reader to study rockets

• D) To tell the reader what rockets the astronauts flew to space in.

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely reason the author included this paragraph?

• a) To compare the different ways people eat in space.

• b) To explain to the reader how hard it is to eat in space.

• c) To tell the reader that space is a fun place to eat.

• d) To show the reader the different types of food eaten in space.

Poll

Did you understand today's lesson?

• Yes, I am confident with Author's purpose!

• No, I need a little more practice.