Author's Purpose Cold Read- Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grade

Author's Purpose

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

Author's Purpose

The reason why an author writes something

Multiple Choice

What does PIE stand for?

• pumpkin, ice, eggplant

• persuade, inform, entertain

• point of view, interests, examples

• pickles, iguanas, eggs

P.I.E.

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

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What does persuade mean?

• to give you information, teach you facts

• to get you to enjoy the story by trying to keep the reader's attention

• trying to get you to do or try something

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What does inform mean?

• to give you information, teach you facts

• to get you to enjoy the story by trying to keep the reader's attention

• trying to get you to do or try something

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What does entertain mean?

• to give you information, teach you facts

• to get you to enjoy the story by trying to keep the reader's attention

• trying to get you to do or try something

Let's answer questions about the article

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

Multiple Choice

1. The author began this passage with questions to

• draw the reader into reading the passage.

• clarify what the passage would be about.

• teach the reader about math and science.

• make the reader laugh.

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2. The author wrote this to

• inform the reader about the game show.

• encourage the reader to watch television.

• encourage the reader to try out for the show.

• see if the reader is smarter than the average fifth grader.

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3. The author says that Kyle likes math, reading and history

• to inform the reader about important subjects in school.

• to encourage the reader to study.

• to inform the reader about what kids learn about in Los Angeles.

• to add an interesting detail to the passage.

Multiple Choice

4. Which conclusion about “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” is supported by the passage?

• This TV show will make Jeff Foxworthy a bigger star than he already is.

• The show entertains people by showing kids may know more than adults.

• It is a great TV show.

• Quiz shows are more educational for kids than any other kind of show.

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4. The purpose of the television show is

• to entertain.

• to teach people things that fifth graders know.

• to give away money

• all of the above.