author's purpose

Sally always looked forward to winter because of the

Snowflake Festival. She loved the rides and really enjoyed

the shows.

What is the author's purpose?

• entertain

• persuade

• inform

• explain

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Recycling will help the environment. Instead of throwing

out aluminum cans, it is important for people to recycle

them to help save the planet.

What is the author's purpose?

• inform

• describe

• persuade

• 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

Tomatoes were once considered poisonous until some

brave people took a bite of a tomato and survived. Now,

tomatoes are used in salads, sandwiches, and all kinds of

foods.

What is the author's purpose?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Sarah was scared and excited for her first babysitting job.

She couldn’t wait to play the games she had brought along

for little Tommy.

What is the author's purpose?

• describe

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

If you’re looking for a classic book to read, you should try

Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater.

What is the author's purpose?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Scientists have found the fossil remains of the smallest

dinosaur to ever roam North America. The bones were

discovered in Colorado.

What is the author's purpose?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Kids at Morning Star Elementary School in Montana

turned their ideas into actions when they raised $1,100 for

the Red Cross.

What is the author's purpose?

• describe

• entertain

• persuade

• inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Hamsters for sale! We have a large selection of hamsters.

They’re interesting and loving pets. You’ll love having one! You should buy one soon.

What is the author's purpose

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

During the water balloon fight, Katrina ducked beside the

garage. She was shocked when she was sprayed with

water and looked up to see that it was her mother squirting

a hose at her.

What is the author's purpose?

• inform

• entertain

• persuade

• describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Calligraphy is a form of handwriting that uses a special

pen. Letters are formed using up and down movements.

What is the author's purpose?

• entertain

• persuade

• inform

• description

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6