Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

KG - University

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 Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

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English

KG - University

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CCSS
RI.11-12.6, RI.8.9, RL.4.6

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.
What is the author's purpose?

to tell a story about pyramids
to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid
to convince you to eat vegetables
to explain how to go shopping for food

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?

to tell a story about a boy who worked hard
to teach how to play basketball
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
to explain the rules of basketball

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. 
What is the author's purpose?

to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
to teach you about the animals in the circus
to persuade you to visit the circus
to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?

to entertain with a story about school
to teach you how to get good grades
to persuade you to work hard in school
to explain the best colleges

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.
What is the author's purpose?

to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules
to inform about the rules of games
to persuade people to follow the rules
to explain the rules of chess

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.

Persuade
Inform
Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world.

Persuade
Inform
Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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