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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main purposes an author might have (PIED)?

• To persuade

• To inform

• To entertain

• To confuse

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the author's purpose when reading informational texts?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four purposes of informational texts?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Describe

Open Ended

How can you tell if an informational text is trying to persuade you? Use examples from the lesson to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which signal words would you most likely find in a text that aims to inform?

• must, should, best

• facts, data, according to

• because, as a result, leads to

• looks like, smells like

Open Ended

Describe how the author uses sensory details to help you visualize the new organic salad bar.

Multiple Select

Select all the purposes of informational texts that are demonstrated with examples in the lesson.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Explain

• Describe

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose of the text about the Mars rover photos?

• To inform readers about the appearance of Mars

• To persuade readers to visit Mars

• To entertain readers with a fictional story

• To compare Mars and Earth in detail

Multiple Choice

Based on the description of Mars in the text, what kind of atmosphere does the author create for the reader?

• Alien and unfamiliar

• Warm and inviting

• Chaotic and dangerous

• Peaceful and calm

Open Ended

How can you use evidence from a text to determine the author's purpose?

Multiple Choice

Reflecting on today's lesson, which of the following is NOT one of the four main author's purposes (PIED) discussed?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Describe