Author's Purpose - Guided Practice

Author's Purpose - Guided Practice

7th - 8th Grade

10 Qs

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Author's Purpose - Guided Practice

Author's Purpose - Guided Practice

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English

7th - 8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.7.7, RI.7.6, RI.6.2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Is the author's purpose in Passage 1 and the author's purpose in Passage 2 the same or different?

The purpose of the authors of both passages is to entertain.

The purpose of the authors of both passages is to persuade.

The author's purpose in Passage 1 is to entertain; the author's purpose in Passage 2 is to persuade.

The author's purpose in Passage 1 is to inform; the author's purpose in Passage 2 is to entertain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Something that helps the reader distinguish author's purpose between Passage 1 and Passage 2 is

one of the passages is more interesting than the other.

one of the passages uses charts and graphs.

one of the passages is written in stanzas and rhymes.

one of the passages is written about two specific cats, while the other passage is written about cats in general.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence from Passage 2 best helps the reader determine author's purpose?

Some people prefer cats over dogs.

Dogs also need to be taken out regularly for exercise.

But a person who is considering getting an indoor pet should get a cat.

Last, if dog owners want to leave the house for a night or two, they will need to find a dog-sitter.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What do Passage 1 and Passage 2 have in common?

They have the same topic.

They have the same author’s purpose.

They both provide instructions or directions.

They are both written to be performed on a stage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence from Passage 2 best helps the reader determine the author’s purpose?

Some people prefer cats over dogs.

A cat is clearly the best choice.

Dogs also need to be taken out regularly for exercise.

Last, if dog owners want to leave the house for a night or two, they will have to get a dog-sitter.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

It can be inferred that the authors of all three passages

like cats.

like animals.

have at least one cat.

believe that everyone should have a pet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How is passage 3 like passages 1 and 2?

All three passages are poems.

All three passages are meant to entertain.

All three passages describe a cat chasing something.

All three passages use cat characteristics to achieve their purpose.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

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