RI 4.8 Academic Language

One who writes a text (informational or literary) is called an _______________

• Informer

• Persuader

• Author

• Entertainer

Which is a reason or set of reason given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong

• evidence

• argument

• reason

• persuade

What is "Evidence?"

• Proof

• Specific

• Reasons

• Cause & Effect

What is an "explanation for a belief or action?"

• Something that is specific

• To give a reason

• To persuade a reader

• To make a point

When something is "Specific," it is ___________

• Molecular

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Particular

When the author's purpose is to try to get you to do or try something, it is called ___________

• Inform

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Sequence

When the author's purpose is to try to give you information and teach you facts, it is called___________

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Problem and Solution

When the author's purpose is to try to make you enjoy the story by keeping the readers attention, it is called_________

• Inform

• Persuade

• Prescription

• Entertain

The Giant Panda is a bear-like animal that has thick white fur with black markings on its ears, limbs, shoulders, and around its eyes. The Giant Panda feeds on bamboo forests at high altitudes in western China. It also eats bulbs, roots, eggs, and some small mammals. The cubs are born in late winter. The Giant Panda is an endangered species and is protected by the Chinese government.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

It’s New! It’s Refreshing! It’s Slurpy Soda! This is the best soda in the world! If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run faster, and be smarter in school. Try one today!

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain