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Author's Purpose Y

Authored by Cheryl Fahy

English

6th Grade

CCSS covered

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Author's Purpose Y
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A handbook teaching people how to negotiate 

describe
explain
inform
persuade

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A public service announcement telling kids to stay in school 

explain
describe
inform
persuade

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A menu for a local pizzeria listing the sizes and prices of pizzas and available toppings

describe
explain
inform
persuade

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A children’s book about a cherry pie and an apple pie that overcome their differences to become good friends 

entertain
explain
describe
persuade

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.

to persuade
to inform
to entertain

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Dear Edith, 
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

to persuade
to inform
to entertain

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 

to persuade
to inform
to entertain

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