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Knock, knock

Who’s there?

Figs

Figs who?

Figs the doorbell, it’s broken!



Thinking job: What is the author's purpose for writing this?

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The author's purpose for writing the first passage was to...

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

​Read the following text in your group

Ever wonder why camels don’t get hungry or thirsty easily after long trips through the hot desert? Camels store fat in their humps and water in their stomachs. They protect themselves against drought in such a way.



Thinking job: What is the author's purpose for writing this?

Multiple Choice

The author's purpose for writing the second passage was to...

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

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Packed with chocolate-y goodness in each bite, this chocolate cookie will make you ask for more. Rich in Calcium and Potassium, it’s good for you too. Ask mom to buy a pack for you!



Thinking job: What is the author's purpose for writing this?

Multiple Choice

The author's purpose for writing the third passage was to...

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

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Our bright and beautiful sun is not just a hot ball of fire. The sun is very important for life on Earth. The Earth would be dead and full of ice without solar radiation (light and heat). It takes around 8 minutes for sunlight to reach the Earth.

Thinking job: What is the author's purpose for writing this?

Multiple Choice

The author's purpose for writing the fourth passage was to...

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

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What is the author's purpose of this text?

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• inform

• persuade

• describe

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