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Author's Purpose #1

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English

6th Grade

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Author's Purpose #1
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?

to entertain you with a story about artists
to teach you how all artists become famous
to persuade you to attend an art program
to explain how to paint a sunset

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 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 entertain you witha 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.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example could be used to Inform?

Folktale
News Article
Cookbook
TV Commercial

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which could you use to Persuade somebody?

A news article
 A poem
A cookbook
An advertisement

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle.

Persuade
Inform
Entertain

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In a recent survey of parents of children in grades 1-8, more than half of the parents agreed that students are overburdened with homework. These parents favored mandating less homework in local schools.

persuade
describe
explain
inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

A magazine article about JJ Watt is most likely to 

Entertain the reader with a funny interview
Inform the reader about JJ Watt's professional career
Persuade you to watch the Texans
Express JJ Watt's feelings about football 

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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