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Author's Purpose

Authored by Alston Arras

English

7th - 9th Grade

CCSS covered

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Author's Purpose
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 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.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?

to entertain with a story about school
to teach you how to get good grades
to persuade you to work hard in school
to explain the best colleges

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

I received a brochure from Disney World.  What would be the purpose of the brochure?

Entertain with pictures of Mickey Mouse
Inform me about Disney and entertain
Inform me about Disney but also persuade me to take a trip there
Inform me about Disney's attractions

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

If you read about...a giant cat trying to take over a city.

Media Image
Media Image
Media Image
Media Image

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)

Persuade, Inform, Electrify
Perform, Infer, Entertain
Persuade, Inform, Educate
Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose?
A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.

Entertain
Inform
Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The rain barrel was about 40” tall and could hold more than fifty gallons of water. It was reddish-brown in color, similar to the color of adobe. The top was sloped into a narrow opening and a spigot protruded near the bottom where a hose could be attached.

inform
describe
entertain
explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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