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• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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A form of handwriting known as calligraphy uses a special pen. The letters are formed using up and down strokes. Older documents such as diplomas and certificates use this handwriting.

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• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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Thomas was unhappy because his little sister had made the honor roll, again. His parents allowed her to do anything she wanted. Thomas didn't make the honor roll this quarter and wouldn't be allowed as many opportunities. Poor Thomas, he will have to study harder next time.

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• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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What title would best fit the passage above?

• Honor Roll Sam

• Poor Thomas!

• Thomas the Honor Roll Student

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Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867, in Pepin, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She published many books based on her travels to the west. Her writing became the basis of the "Little House" series. She passed away in 1957.

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• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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What was the author's purpose for writing this passage?

• To entertain the reader about Laura Ingalls Wilder's life.

• To inform the reader about Laura Ingalls Wilder and how she wrote the "Little House" book series.

• To persuade the reader to read the "Little House" book series.

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Sarah and her brother, Reid, were playing with the water hose outside one day. Reid hid from Sarah so she wouldn't spray him with the hose. When the back door opened Sarah pointed the hose toward it and sprayed. It wasn't Reid but her mom and she was now dripping wet!

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• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and any slaves who escaped successfully to the north were considered free. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.

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• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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It was a glorious morning in South Carolina. The Sun was shining through the trees. James couldn't wait to grab his fishing pole and call his friend Mark to go fishing. The two friends always had a grand time fishing. They even took their dogs with them and they would swim in the lake while their owners fished.

What was the author's purpose?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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