Author's purpose

The reason an author writes is called....

• point of view

• author's purpose

• theme

• reasons

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which Author's Purpose is this:

The Parts of an Apple

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

Driving west from Capital Park, turn left onto Maple Avenue. Continue for 3 blocks until you come to Trumbull Street, and then turn right. The library will be on your left.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dragon's quest!

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

The rabbit's fur was as soft as velvet, and he seemed to enjoy having people pet him. He would snuggle in closer, lay his ears back, and pull in his feet.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Determine the Author's Purpose of the following text:

The author is writing a report about a famous person. You visit the library and check out a book that tells you about the life and inventions of Thomas Edison.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Determine the Author's Purpose of the following text:

You want a dog, but your parents are totally against the idea. You decide to impress them by writing a list of twenty reasons why getting a puppy is a good idea for your family.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Determine the Author's Purpose of the following text:

You are spending the day in Sequoia National Park with your family. You have never encountered such enormous trees in your entire life! While your family stops for a picnic lunch, you decide to write in your journal. Your write about everything you've seen, heard, smelled, and touched in the park so far today. You want to be able to read this journal entry in the future and always remember this amazing place!

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

Sarah knew time travel was impossible. Everything she'd learned in science told her it couldn't be done. But as she looked around the street, noting the horse-drawn carriages and the women dressed in long dresses and hats, she realized she was in the 19th century.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6