Author's Purpose
Authored by Cynthia Torres Martinez
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
An author's purpose is...
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CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Dear Edith,
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.
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CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.
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CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.
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CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Advertisements are created to:
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.
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CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
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