Author's Purpose

What are the three reasons we write?

(Authors purpose for writing)

• Persuade, Inform, Electrify

• Perform, Infer, Entertain

• Persuade, Inform, Educate

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

What is the author's purpose?

"She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dogs belly, up into the sky and landed in the hot air balloon."

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

What is the author's purpose?

Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867 in Pepin, Wisconsin to Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She met and married Almanzo James Wilder in 1885. She published many books based on her travels to the west. Her writing became the basis for the " Little House" series She died in 1957.

• to inform

• to entertain

• to persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the purpose?

HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!

• to inform

• to entertain

• to persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

What is the purpose?

Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas , certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting.

• to inform

• to entertain

• to persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

What is the purpose?

Rosie had the best time making her valentine cards for her classmates. She used red and white paper, heart stickers, markers and anything else she could find. It was great. Her friends are planning a valentine party on Feb. 14th at school. The one she made for her best friend is funny. Funny valentines are nice to get.

• to inform

• to entertain

• to persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

Which of the following are examples of texts that are written to persuade? (Select two answers)

• advertisement

• poetry

• notice

• solicitation letter

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which of the following is NOT used to inform?

• news article

• user manual

• campaign poster

• terms and conditions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

We should always practice the following when reading a news article EXCEPT ________.

• verify the "facts" in the news article

• check the credibility of the source

• read other sources

• accept without evaluating the information

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the purpose?

SaveOurEagles.com is a website that says a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens endangered bald eagles' shelters. The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.9