We should always practice the following when reading a news article EXCEPT

accept without evaluating the information

check the credibility of the source

verify the “facts” in the news article

What is the author’s purpose? Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in the “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 the low cost of $59.95.

to convince you to attend an art program

to teach you how all artists become famous

to entertain you with a story about artists

to explain how to paint like the masters

What is the author’s purpose? The Food Group Pyramid tells you how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much each of you should eat.

to inform you about The Food Group Pyramid

to convince you to eat vegetables

to explain how to go shopping for food

What is the author’s purpose? 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.

to tell a story about a boy who worked hard

to teach you how to play basketball

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

to explain the rules of basketball

What is the author’s purpose? Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth.

to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

to persuade you to visit the circus

to teach you about the acts at the circus

What is the author’s purpose? Rules are very important. They help to keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to behave in class. You should follow rules; they help people to get along.

to persuade people to follow the rules

to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules

to inform about the rules of the game

Author's Purpose

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CCSS

RI.8.6, RI.7.5, RI.11-12.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three reasons we write? (Author’s purpose for writing)

Persuade, Inform, Electrify

Persuade, Inform, Educate

Persuade, Infer, Entertain

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author’s purpose? “She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dog’s belly, up into the sky, and landed on the hot air balloon.”

to persuade

to inform

to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author’s purpose? Laura Ingalls Wilder was born February 7, 1867 in Pepin, Wisconsin to Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She met and married Almanzo James Wilder in 1885. She published many books based on her travels to the west. Her writing became the basis for the “Little House” series. She died in 1957.

to persuade

to inform

to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author’s purpose? HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Norwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one. They are only $17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!

to persuade

to inform

to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author’s purpose? Calligraphy is a form of handwriting. A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas, certificates, and other awards are often written in calligraphy.

to persuade

to inform

to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author’s purpose? Rosie had the best time making Valentine cards for her classmates. She used red and white paper, heart stickers, markers, and anything else that she could find. It was great. Her friends are planning a Valentine party on February 14^th at school. The card that she made for her best friend is funny. Funny Valentines are nice to get.

to persuade

to inform

to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following are examples of texts that are written to persuade? (Select two answers.)

poetry

notice

solicitation letter

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Author's Purpose

15 questions

What are the three reasons we write? (Author’s purpose for writing)

What is the author’s purpose? “She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dog’s belly, up into the sky, and landed on the hot air balloon.”

What is the author’s purpose? HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Norwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one. They are only $17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!

What is the author’s purpose? Calligraphy is a form of handwriting. A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas, certificates, and other awards are often written in calligraphy.

Which of the following are examples of texts that are written to persuade? (Select two answers.)

Which of the following is NOT used to inform?

We should always practice the following when reading a news article EXCEPT

What is the author’s purpose of the following website? SaveOurEagles.com is a website that says a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens endangered bald eagles’ shelters. The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.

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