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5.10A Explain the author's purpose and message within a text.

LO: SWBAT explain the author's purpose and
message within a text.

DOL: Given a text, SW correctly explain the
author's purpose and message within a text
correctly in at least 4 out of 5 questions.

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What is author’s purpose?

Author’s purpose is-

It is the reason

behind the

writing.

It is the author's
intention for the

reader to

comprehend.

It guides readers

in interpreting

the text's
content.

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5.10 A Why do authors write?

to
provide
To make something
available to

to
state

To write or express

to
describe
To create a picture using
words

to
illustrate

To make clear by giving an
example

to
show
To make clear by
example; explain

to
compare

To describe the similarities or
differences of

to
emphasize
To give particular
attention to

to
highlight

To give particular emphasis

to
suggest
to mention or imply as a
possibility

to
explain

To make clear in writing

“Apollo to the Moon”

5.10 A What
is the most
likely reason
the author
includes the

details in

paragraph 1?

A. To describe the content of President

Kennedy's speech before Congress

B. To illustrate the challenges involved in

sending a person to the moon

C. To highlight the country's readiness to

accept the challenge of the moon
landing goal

D. To provide historical context about

President Kennedy's goal of landing a
man on the moon

5.10 A The author includes paragraph 3 in the selection most
likely
to —

A.

emphasize the technological advancements made by
NASA during Project Mercury

B.

provide background information about the selection and
training process for the Mercury astronauts

C.

describe the specific experiences of the astronauts
during their training

D.

highlight the dangers and challenges of space travel
during 1960s

5.10 A

The author

wrote

paragraph 5
most likely

to —

A. describe the specific equipment used

in the Gemini Program

B. emphasize the role of NASA in space

exploration during the 1960s

C. inform about the achievements of the

Gemini Program in preparing for the
moon landing

D. tell the challenges faced by

astronauts during Gemini and Apollo
space flights