Author's Purpose in Expository Text

Why does the author include the information in paragraph 2?

• to present a problem that needs a solution

• to describe a specific event that occurred in a Texas town

• to suggest an interesting topic for a research paper

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

The author wrote this selection mainly to--

• explain why owls have a crop instead of a gizzard

• describe how teachers use owl pellets in science experiments

• provide information about an owl's digestive process

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

The purpose of this selection is mainly to--

• persuade the reader to visit an interesting place

• explain why a tourist should visit the city of Boston

• describe an interesting museum in the Bermuda Triangle

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

The purpose of this selection is mainly to--

• tell the reader a story about a disgusting sandwich

• persuade the reader to try a fried brain sandwich

• describe an interesting dish

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

The purpose of the Venn diagram above is to--

• explain why dragon could fly and dinosaurs could not

• compare and contrast two interesting creatures

• inform the reader about types of dinosaurs

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The author wrote this selection mainly to--

• provide information about the history of balloon twisting and shaping

• describe different shapes that balloon artists can create

• tell about the vibrant colors of balloons that balloon artists use

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

The author wrote this selection mainly to--

• provide information about a unique reptile

• describe how to keep a Spiderman lizard in captvity

• explain where the Spiderman Agama lives

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

The purpse of this selection is mainly to--

• offer reasons about why the python died after swallowing the porcupine

• describe an animal that has an interesting defense against predators

• explain how large the averaged sized porcupine becomes

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

The author wrote this selection mainly to--

• describe the requirements to enter a special branch of the U.S. Air Force

• tell how long each test takes to enter the Air Force

• provide information about the age requirements to become an Air Force pilot

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why does the author include the information in paragraph 2?

• to suggest a way the reader may want to use a seashell

• to present the history of home for sea animals

• to present the many ways seashells are used by humans

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2