Read the poem. Why did the author write this short poem?

To persuade us to be more thankful.

To inform us of her political position.

To entertain us with her rhyme scheme.

People are concerned that irradiated food will lead to an increase in cancer. But what about the benefits of reduced toxins, food decontamination, and a longer shelf life? Have x-rays cause people to become radioactive? Irradiation eliminates poisonous toxins and microorganisms. Scientists have found more of a chemical reaction in frozen and canned food than in food that has been irradiated. Sixty-seven percent of consumers would be willing to pay more for chicken that has significantly fewer toxins, according to a recent survey. What is the author’s purpose in writing this selection?

To convince people that irradiated food is safe.

To convince people that x-rays are unsafe.

To convince people that x-rays are safe.

To convince people supermarkets raise their prices.

A wave is any movement that carries energy. Some waves carry energy through water. Others carry energy through gases, like air, or solid materials. If you drop a rock into a pool of water, a wave, or ripple of energy, skims across the pool's surface. In the same way, an underwater earthquake can release energy into ocean water. Then it carries a giant wave, or tsunami, across the surface until it hits land. If you hear a clap of thunder, sound waves (or vibrations) have carried the crashing BOOM to your ears. Sound waves speed through the air at about 1,100 feet (335 meters) per second. Light also travels through the air in waves. They travel at more than 186,000 miles (300 million meters) per second. So the light waves from a flash of lightning reach your eyes before that clap of thunder reaches your ears! Electrons travel in waves, too. They move back and forth in a solid wire, sending waves of electricity so you can turn on a light during the storm! What is the author's most important purpose for writing the selection?

to inform readers about different kinds of waves

to persuade readers to throw rocks into the water

to entertain readers with the legend of Wally Wave

to teach readers how to use a surfboard to ride waves

Everyone needs help sometime. Humans depend on one another. That's why communities everywhere have special people to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs it. For example, what would our citizens do without a community fire department? If a home catches on fire, as the Jackson place did last week, it might be destroyed and the inhabitants hurt . . . or worse. We're so fortunate to have trained firefighters to come to the rescue and put out the fire, safely. If the fire department hadn't come so quickly, the Jacksons might have lost everything. And what about our local police who protect our families, our homes, and our belongings? The police have helped so many families this past year, especially rescuing people and pets and protecting our property after the flood. Think about all the other service workers we have in this community. We have sanitation workers who collect trash and keep our community clean. We have road workers who put up and repair traffic signs and fix potholes in the streets to protect not just us, but the tires on our cars! And where would this community be without the teachers in our school and the doctors, nurses, and technicians in our community clinics? Many service workers are thinking of leaving and going to other communities where they'll be paid a better wage, one that allows them to support their families. They can't afford to live here anymore . . . and we can't afford to let them leave. We need these people in the community. So join with us today as we petition for changes to our tax system that will allow our community to keep more of the tax dollars to invest in service workers who live right here in the community. Please sign our petition now, and be sure to vote for Proposition 6X1 on Election Day! What is the author’s most important purpose for writing the selection?

to persuade readers to sign a petition about taxes

to entertain readers with an exciting story about a fire

to teach readers how to use the new voting machines

to inform readers about what firefighters do

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An author's purpose is...

the reason an author writes

the reason an author teaches

author's sense of humor

author's way of life.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

You read a fiction book for fun. The purpose of the book is to...

entertain

persuade

inform

express feelings

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

When you watch a debate on TV, the people debating are trying to ___________________ you.

enterain

inform

persuade

express feelings to

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

When you watch a documentary on TV about an event in history, such as WWII, the purpose of the documentary is to ___________________.

entertain

persuade

inform

express feelings

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

If you go to a poetry reading about someone's feelings at a cafe, the reader's purpose is to _______________________.

entertain

inform

persuade

express feelings

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why would an author writes a pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary?

To inform

To entertain

To persuade

To express feelings

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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15 mins • 1 pt

It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake.

Why did the author write this text?

to inform the reader about the weather in Alabama

to entertain the reader with a fictional story

to persuade the reader to move to Alabama

to express her feelings about fishing

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

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Skill Check: Author's Purpose

An author's purpose is...

You read a fiction book for fun. The purpose of the book is to...

When you watch a debate on TV, the people debating are trying to ___________________ you.

When you watch a documentary on TV about an event in history, such as WWII, the purpose of the documentary is to ___________________.

If you go to a poetry reading about someone's feelings at a cafe, the reader's purpose is to _______________________.

Why would an author writes a pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary?

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! What is the purpose of this passage?

Read the poem. Why did the author write this short poem?

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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!

What is the purpose of this passage?