Author's Purpose

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8th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In a song, the author's purpose is to:

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean when an author writes something to persuade?

The author presents facts and important details to help you learn about a topic.

The author uses a story, realistic or make believe, to tell you something.

The author wants to tell you "how to" do something.

The author tries to get you to change your mind, agree, or asks you to do something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author wants to tell you "how to" do something.

Entertain

Persuade

Inform

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author uses a story, realistic or make-believe, to tell you something.

Entertain

Persuade

Inform

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.
What is the author's purpose?

to tell a story about pyramids

to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid

to convince you to eat vegetables

to explain how to go shopping for food

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?

to tell a story about a boy who worked hard

to teach how to play basketball

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

to explain the rules of basketball

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

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Author's Purpose

In a song, the author's purpose is to:

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

What does it mean when an author writes something to persuade?

The author wants to tell you "how to" do something.

The author uses a story, realistic or make-believe, to tell you something.

The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.
What is the author's purpose?

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?

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Author's Purpose

In a song, the author's purpose is to:

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

What does it mean when an author writes something to persuade?

The author wants to tell you "how to" do something.

The author uses a story, realistic or make-believe, to tell you something.

The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.What is the author's purpose?

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.What is the author's purpose?

An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.

An “X-men” comic book.

A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle.

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The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.
What is the author's purpose?

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?