Authors purpose

Which is not an author’s purpose?

• Persuade

• Statement

• Inform

• Entertain

What would the authors purpose be if they’re trying to make you laugh?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

What would the authors purpose be if they’re trying to make you laugh?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

An author always has only one purpose for writing?

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.4.1A

On the first day of school, be sure to follow these steps to ensure you are properly registered and in the correct classroom. First, be sure to find your name on the student list in each hallway. Note which room number appears next to your name on the list. If you do not find your name on a list, return to the main lobby to ask the greeter for assistance.

• Entertain others with a story about school. 
• Inform about the risks associated with walking to school. 
• Describe what a school day is like. 
• Explain what to do on the first day of school. 

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.W.4.2B

the author wants to give you information

• Entertain
• Persuade
• Inform

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier.
What is this selection mainly about?

• Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.
• We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.
•  Robots will be untiring workers.
• Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

 

It was a dark and spooky night and I was all alone in the old hotel bed. I tried to go to sleep, but I was too scared! My friends had told me too many stories about staying at this hotel, but I wanted to stay here anyways. All of a sudden I heard a rustling sound on the floor. I covered my head with the blanket in fear!

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

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CCSS.RL.4.2

• A.Show the reader that pigs are different from other animals.
• B. Share a story about a special pig.
• C. Share an opinion about why pigs make fantastic pets
• D. Explain why some pigs like to find help.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

Basketball is the best sport ever. You should play it every chance you get. You should also watch it on tv. Basketball is the only sport that matters.

What is the authors purpose?

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Inform

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.W.4.1A