Kara woke up the morning of her birthday and saw a large box wrapped at the foot of her bed. It was moving and a strange noise was coming from inside. Kara opened the box to find a puppy inside. Ir was the best birthday ever. What is the author's purpose?

To entertain the reader with a story of a girls birthday gift

To inform readers about the history of birthdays.

To explain why you should not give puppies as a gift

In order to make a chocolate cake, you will need to get a couple of ingredients. First you will need eggs and the cake mix of your choice, next you will need to mix the ingredients together. Pour the mix into a pan and bake. Finally, enjoy your cake. What is the author's purpose of the paragraph?

Explain the steps that go into making a cake

Entertain the reader with a funny story about a cake

Inform the reader about the health risks of eating cake

Persuade the reader to eat more cake

Thomas Jefferson is known for his major contributions in US history. He served as President of the United States, was the key writer of the Declaration of Independence and approved the Louisiana Purchase. What is the purpose of the author?

To inform the reader with contributions of Thomas Jefferson

To explain how to be like Thomas Jefferson

To entertain the reader with a funny story about a character named Tom

To inform the reader with facts on George Washington

Help your school by purchasing a Mum. Money goes to the PTA and will be put toward a new playground. Mum's are being sold for $10. Get yours today and support the PTA. What is the author's purpose?

To persuade the reader to buy a Mum

To explain to the reader how to plant a Mum

To inform the reader with facts about Mums

To persuade the reader to plant more flowers

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The 4 main reasons authors write are to...

Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Shout

Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain

Persuade, Interfere, Scare, Explain

Persuade, Inform, Bore, Lie

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When the author is writing to tell you how to do something or give instructions, they are writing to

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The story Three Little Pigs would be an example of...

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When the author is writing to tell you about a topic or give facts about a subject, they are writing to...

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When the author is trying to convince the reader to do something or take their side, the author is writing to...

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Stories with characters and make believe elements are written to...

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A "Vote for Me" sign hanging in a school hallway is an example of...

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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Author's Purpose

The 4 main reasons authors write are to...

When the author is writing to tell you how to do something or give instructions, they are writing to

The story Three Little Pigs would be an example of...

When the author is writing to tell you about a topic or give facts about a subject, they are writing to...

When the author is trying to convince the reader to do something or take their side, the author is writing to...

Stories with characters and make believe elements are written to...

A "Vote for Me" sign hanging in a school hallway is an example of...

An article telling all about plant parts is to...

A recipe in a cookbook is an example of...

Why author's write is called...

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