Like music and art, literature (books) also have a ___________, which is a specific type or category that they fit into

• Fiction

• Purpose

• Genre

• Author

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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Fill in the blank using the WORD BANK :

______________ is a book that is fictional, and the story could never be possible

Fill in the blank using the WORD BANK :

______________ is a book that is non-fiction, and is written about someone's life

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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

Fill in the blank using the WORD BANK :

______________ is a book that is fictional but includes a real event that took place in the past. The characters and plot is often made up by the author.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

This book fits into which genre? (make sure to notice the TITLE and AUTHOR)

• Biography

• Informative

• Historical Fiction

• Autobiography

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

This book is an example of an informative non-fiction book. This book includes... (check all that the book will include)

• Paintings

• Facts

• Photographs

• Characters

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Before writing a text, an author decides WHY they are writing. This is called _______________________.

• Author's Persuade

• Prewriting

• Author's Purpose

• Author's Passage

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Read the passage below and determine the Author's Purpose:

Jack knew he had waited until the last minute to do his homework. He rushed to finish his homework before soccer practice. He knew that he would get home late after practice and would not be able to finish it. Jack promised himself he would never wait until the last minute to do his homework again.

• To Persuade

• To Inform

• To Entertain

• Fiction

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Read the passage below and determine the

Author's Purpose:

Do you want to be an artist? Just sign up for the "Awesome Artists" program. Do not let this opportunity pass by. We promise that you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for the low cost of $60.00. This is the best art program out there!

• To entertain the reader with a story about an artist

• To inform the reader about what artists do

• To persuade the reader to take an art class

• Non-Fiction

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Select ALL the of the choices that describe this passage:

This can include Genre and Author's Purpose.

Abraham Lincoln was an important man in the history of the United States. However, he came from simple beginnings. Abe was born in a log cabin in Kentucky and loved to read and write. Growing up, he had many jobs including working at a shop, and with the mail. He even slit wood to make money.

• Fiction

• Informative Text

• The Author wrote this passage to Persuade the reader to split wood like Abe Lincoln

• The Author wrote this passage to Entertain readers with a story about Abraham Lincoln as a child

• The Author wrote this passage to Inform readers about Abraham Lincoln's early life

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5