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Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

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English

7th Grade

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CCSS
RI.7.6, RI.7.9, RL.7.6

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Bailey McKee

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7 Slides • 8 Questions

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Multiple Choice

What type of author's purpose is being used?

Sally always looked forward to winter because of the Snowflake Festival. She loved the rides and really enjoyed the shows.

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Multiple Choice

What type of author's purpose is being used? Recycling will help the environment. Instead of throwing out aluminum cans, it is important for people to recycle them to help save

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Multiple Choice

What type of author's purpose is being used? Tomatoes were once considered poisonous until some brave people took a bite of a tomato and survived. Now, tomatoes are used in salads, sandwiches, and all kinds of foods.

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Multiple Choice

What type of author's purpose is being used? Sarah was scared and excited for her first babysitting job. She couldn’t wait to play the games she had brought along for little Tommy.

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Multiple Choice

What type of author's purpose is being used? If you’re looking for a classic book to read, you should try Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater.

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Multiple Choice

What type of author's purpose is being used? Scientists have found the fossil remains of the smallest dinosaur to ever roam North America. The bones were discovered in Colorado.

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Multiple Choice

What type of author's purpose is being used? Hamsters for sale! We have a large selection of hamsters. They’re interesting and loving pets. You’ll love having one!

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Poll

How comfortable are you with author's purpose?

5- I understand it well. I can teach the concepts to someone else.

3- I somewhat understand it. I still have a few questions.

1- I do not understand it. I have a lot of questions.

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