Author's Purpose & Message

What is an author's purpose?

• The reason the author started writing

• The reason the author wrote this particular text

• The reason the author enjoys writing

• The purpose of life

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does an author's message refer to?

• The main idea of the text

• The topics of the text

• The universal message or lesson

• Supporting details

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet!

The purpose of this selection is mainly to -

• show kids how fun a water hose fight can be

• encourage kids to be careful when playing pranks

• teach kids to think before they act

• share with kids a fun summer activity

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

To scuba dive, a diver must first be an excellent swimmer. Then there is much gear to learn about. After that, the diver needs to practice wearing a mask and an oxygen tank. Finally, some dive lessons are required.

The reader can tell this paragraph is written to -

• Show the reader the steps in learning to scuba dive

• Persuade the reader that scuba diving is a worthwhile activity

• Emphasize the importance of scuba diving

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Makayla, Izzie, and Gabbie were having a hard time completing their math project. Then the teacher said the project could be completed in groups, and the best group would win. After joining together, the three girls had a much easier time completing the work.

What is the main message of the story?

• Winning does not matter as long as you try hard.

• Working with others can be better than working on your own.

• The best ideas come to those who are patient.

• Taking a risk is more important than making a mistake.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Jenny helped the elderly lady across the street and held the door open for her as she slowly walked into the grocery store. What does this passage tell us about Jenny?

• She is impatient.

• She is tired.

• She is caring and considerate.

• She is frustrated.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Structure means

• the message of the story

• the mood of feeling of a story

• the way an author organizes their writing

• none of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?

Instructions on how to make a compost pile

• to inform
• to entertain
• to persuade
• to describe

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• To narrate

• To persuade

• To explain

• To inform

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