
Author's Point & Reason
Authored by Bridget McCaw
English
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Select the author's point:
Dogs are the best animals to have as pets. They are loyal, fun, and cute. I love having a dog as a pet.
Dogs are the best animals to have as pets.
They are loyal, fun, and cute.
I love having a dog as a pet.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Select the author's point:
The Mississippi River is one of the longest rivers in the country. It stretches across the Midwest and Southeastern region of the U.S. Rivers are a great way to transport goods.
Rivers are great ways to transport goods.
The Mississippi River is one of the longest rivers in the country.
It stretches across the Midwest and Southeastern region of the U.S.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Select a reason that supports author's point:
Does becoming a runner interest you? Running is the best way to exercise. Many of my friends run. It is the best because it makes you healthy and fit.
Does becoming a runner interest you?
It is the best because it makes you healthy and fit.
Many of my friends run.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Select the reason that supports the author's point:
Do you feel tired when waking up? Making sure you get 8 hours of sleep is essential. A soft bed will help this. Getting enough sleep allows your body to rest and be healthy.
Do you feel tired when waking up?
A soft bed will help this.
Getting enough sleep allows your body to rest and be healthy.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The author's point is what the author _________ about what they wrote.
thinks
supports
loves
writes
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which answer best describes what a reason is?
The "because" of the author's point
A quote from the text
What the author thinks about what they wrote
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Select the reason that supports the author's point:
Tom the family cat is the sweetest pet we have. He loves to be near people and is always looking for attention. Cats are wonderful pets! They are smart, kind, and loving.
He loves to be near people and is always looking for attention.
Cats are wonderful pets!
They are smart, kind, and loving.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
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