Author's Purpose

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

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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

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CCSS.RI.3.6

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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

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CCSS.RI.3.6

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

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.6.9

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A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

An “X-men” comic book.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.3.6

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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

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The author wants to give you information.

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Inform

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the author wants you to do, buy, or believe something 

• persuade
• inform
• entertain

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What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

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