Author's Purpose
Authored by Elyce Herman
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2nd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You read a recipe for making blueberry muffins.
What is the author's purpose?
to describe
to explain
to entertain
to persuade
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You read a book that begins with:
"Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a tiger who could fly."
What is the author's main purpose?
to entertain
to describe
to answer
to inform
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You watch a TV ad about Captain Crunch and how it is the BEST tasting cereal there is.
What is the main purpose for the ad?
to explain
to describe
to persuade
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentences below. What is the author's main purpose?
When we walked into the movie theater, the smell of buttery popcorn made my mouth water. The theater was very dark, and I heard lots of people whispering to each other. The velvet-covered chair felt soft and squishy when I sat down.
to explain
to describe
to persuade
to answer
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentences below. What is the author’s main purpose?
You may have seen plugs in parking lots. Did you know what these are for? They are actually for cars! Yes, you can plug in a car! Some vehicles run on electricity instead of gas.
to explain
to answer
to describe
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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