Author's Purpose #1

What was the author's purpose?

a commercial for cereal

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What was the author's purpose?

a fairytale about a flying dragon

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What was the author's purpose?

a magazine ad for a new toy

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What was the author's purpose?

an encyclopedia

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Jason looked everywhere for his math homework. Where had he put it? He looked on his desk. He looked on his nightstand. He even looked under the bed, but it was nowhere to be found. Finally, Jason gave up and went downstairs to get a glass of milk. That is when he found his homework. It was in the refrigerator!

What is the author's purpose?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

There are more than 120 different kinds of pufferfish. Pufferfish are usually small and club-shaped, but when they are threatened, they grow into big, spiky balls. Pufferfish are able to get big fast by swallowing large amounts of water. Most predators will not try to eat a puffed-up pufferfish.

What is the author's purpose?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Covered in dragon's blood, the brave knight stumbled into the cave. He could not believe his eyes! Gold, silver, diamonds, and other gems glittered in front of him. He was rich!

"Not so fast." said a voice from behind a pile of silver. A young woman emerged with her sword ready, "this treasure is mine!"

What is the author's purpose?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

It is a good idea for kids to help around the house. When you do household chores, you are learning how to be responsible and dependable. You are also learning how to do things you will need to do as an adult, such as folding laundry and mowing the lawn. In addition, doing chores will put a smile on your parent's face.

What is the author's purpose?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Every day, Hannah rushed home from school to work on her science project. She was making a volcano that would really erupt! She wanted it to be perfect for the science fair. She put the finishing touches on the day before the fair. At the fair, her volcano worked perfectly. Everyone clapped when it erupted! Hannah won first prize!

What is the author's purpose?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

If you enjoy reading, you should join a book group. When you join a book group you have the opportunity to read many different books. You will also get to participate in interesting book discussions. You may even make new friends.

What is the author's purpose?

• persuade

• entertain

• inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6