Author's Purpose (STAAR Station)

Which statement best identifies the author's purpose for writing the letter?

• The author wants to inform people about school sports.

• The author wants to persuade the school board to consider curling.

• The author wants to entertain people with an interesting story about curling.

• The author wants to describe how the sports of curling is different from hockey.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

Which word best identifies the characteristics that the author thinks the school board values in a winter sport?

• Distinctive

• Inclusive

• Inexpensive

• Unique

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

What is the author's purpose in including the three opposing arguments?

• To discuss other options

• To explain why his idea is the best

• To argue that all viewpoints should be considered

• To show the viewpoints of those who disagree with him

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

Which is the author's purpose for describing his view on curling?

• To show that is a physical game

• To show that it is an unpopular game

• To show that it is a game that requires strategy

• To show that it is a game that requires a lot of strength

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

What is the author's purpose in including the anecdote in paragraph 10 about going to Sanpeggio's Pizza?

• He shows that students at his school are interested in a variety of sports.

• He explains how he was able to persuade students to try curling if it were offered.

• He shows that he is passionate enough about curling to approach strangers to talk about it.

• He explains that students at his school like making up their own games by combining activities.

Which statement best identifies the author's personal connection to curling?

• "Our school has an established record of excelling in sports."

• "My uncle told me that it was sometimes called 'chess on ice' because of how much strategy is involved."

• "It is challenging and takes as much effort to master as any other sport."

• "People with physical disabilities can also participate in this sport easily."

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

What question would the school board need to answer before it makes a decision on adding the sport of curling?

• How easy is it to play?

• Who would be able to play?

• How much would it cost to play?

• Where would you be able to play?

In which statement does the author convey his purpose that curling is a positive thing?

• "Starting a curling team would involve certain expenses."

• "Curling is too unusual."

• "Students would not be interested in curling."

• Curling would be something they have the skill to do."

Which statement from the text supports the author's purpose that curling is a sport for everyone?

• "In their country, curling is a very popular sport, both professionally and in schools."

• "Curling is a game that requires both physical and mental skill."

• "A curling team at our school would be the first sport to include players of both genders."

• "Curling would give them more opportunities to participate in our school's athletic program."

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which sentence best shows what the author thinks about starting a curling program?

• "Curling is a game that requires both physical and mental skill."

• "It is challenging and takes as much effort to master as any other sport, but it's extremely easy to learn."

• "Curling is one of the world's oldest team sports with traditions that began in Scotland in the 16th century."

• "If our curling team were to advance to national competitions, it would give students the opportunity for travel and experiences they might not otherwise have."