Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

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Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

Assessment

Quiz

English, Other, Specialty

8th - 10th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.8.1, RI.8.2, RL.11-12.6

+28

Standards-aligned

Created by

JESSICA MICHELE BRISENO

Used 11+ times

FREE Resource

16 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Inform means...
Give informal speech
Give information
Take the form
Give in a form

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Read the passage below and answer the question.


Marsupials are a type of mammal. 4 Female marsupials have a pocket that they use for carrying and protecting their babies. Most marsupials, such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and koalas live in Australia. The only marsupial native to North America is the opossum.


What was the author's purpose in writing the passage?

To entertain the reader

To inform the reader

To humor the reader

To provide description for the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

What was the author's purpose in writing this?

To entertain

To inform

To describe

To explain

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is a topic sentence?

Many come to experience the rich culture and ocean waves.

The natural beauty, warm climate, and surrounding waters make it a popular tourist destination.

The state of Hawaii is a great vacation destination.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is a topic sentence?

Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday

Our meal is very traditional.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the supporting details?

My hometown is known for several amazing and natural features.

Fort Lauderdale is noted for its beautiful beaches.

A stunning feature is the natural coral reef located off the coast.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Of all the fruits, bananas taste the best.
Fact
Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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