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Author's Purpose

Authored by Andrea Marshall

English

4th Grade

CCSS covered

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1.

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.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

2.

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.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. 
What is the author's purpose?

to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
to teach you about the animals in the circus
to persuade you to visit the circus
to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

Persuade
Inform
Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world.

Persuade
Inform
Entertain

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

An “X-men” comic book.

Persuade
Inform
Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

A website saying that a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle’s home.  The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.

Persuade
Inform
Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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