Author's Purpose

This book will

• Answer a question about why geese fly south

• Describe what geese look like

• Explain how geese fly

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

This book will

• Answer a question about the earth

• Describe the earth

• Explain how we can help the earth

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Fresh lemonade is a delicious and healthy drink. It’s sweet, crisp taste and sunny yellow color is perfect for hot summer days. It is full of Vitamin C and is a great treat.

What is the author's purpose for writing the text?

• Answer why you should drink lemonade

• Describe lemonade

• Explain how to make lemonade

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.

Why should you eat your vegetables? Vegetables are healthy for you. They have many nutrients your body needs. Most vegetables are low in fat and calories. Eating them can help keep you from getting sick. There are many types so there is always something new to try!

• to answer what vegetables are like

• to describe vegetables

• to explain how to cook vegetables

• to answer why we should eat vegetables

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.

First you have to get a pizza crust. Next you add tomato sauce. On top of the sauce you add cheese and other toppings. Then you cook the pizza in the oven. Now it is ready to eat.

• to describe what pizza looks like

• to explain how to make pizza

• to answer what a pizza is

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.

Many people wonder what Antarctica is like. Antarctica is a very cold place. There a several animals that call it there home but no people. It looks white because of all the ice and snow. Most of the ice is over a mile thick.

• to answer a question about Antarctica.

• to describe what Antarctica is like

• to explain who lives in Antarctica

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6