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2. Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "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 a low cost of $59.95. What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you with a story about artists

• to teach you how all artists become famous

• to persuade you to attend an art program

• to explain how to paint a sunset

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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. What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you with a story about a boy who worked hard

• to teach how to play basketball

• to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

• to explain the rules of basketball

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4. It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career. What is the author's purpose?

• define the purpose of school

• list the good parts of a school

• describe what school is like for kids

• convince people to go to school

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

• describe the importance of rules

• share their opinion on rules

• explain where the first rules came from

• list the different places rules are used

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Did you know that smiling is actually easier than frowning? It takes many more facial muscles to frown than to smile. In fact, smiling is also better for your health. When you smile, your sending a message to your brain that you're happy. So, make sure to smile! What is the author's purpose?

• describe the benefits of smiling for your health

• convince the reader that smiling is bad

• encourage people to smile more

• compare frowning to smiling

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Laura Wilder was born on 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. What is the author's purpose?

• inform about Laura Wilder's life

• suggest that Laura Wilder's life was boring

• explain how Wilder met her husband

• persuade people to read the Little House series

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Friday and Saturday only! Buy our top lunchboxes today. It makes it easier to store containers and is extremely lightweight. More importantly, our lunchboxes are economical, practical and recyclable. You can get one now for only $19.99. Buy yours today! What is the author's purpose?

• To explain how their lunchbox is good for the environment.

• To highlight the number of people who have purchased their product.

• To persuade customers to buy their product.

• To emphasize the disadvantages of their lunchbox.

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Load the laundry into the washing machine and close the door tightly. Make sure not to overload the machine. Next, slide open the detergent drawer, add detergent, and then slide the drawer shut. Select the wash setting (whites or darks), temperature (hot, warm, or cold), and load size (small, medium, or large). Then press the start button. The washing machine will stop automatically when the wash cycle is complete. Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

• to teach readers how to operate a washing machine

• to inform readers of the benefits of using different temperature settings

• to convince readers to take better care of their clothes

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Everyone agrees that recycling is an important way to conserve resources. Recycling plastic and metal reduces waste in landfills and reduces mining and pollution caused by manufacturing new products. If your family does not recycle, contact your local waste management department to find out how you can get started TODAY! What is the author's purpose?

• Inform you about the consequences of recycling.

• Describe what a recycling plant looks like.

• Explain the steps in recycling.

• Persuade you to recycle to conserve resources.

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The Persian is a medium sized cat breed that usually grows to between 7 and 12 pounds. Its luxurious, long-haired coat makes it easily identifiable. The breed has a large, round head and large eyes. Unlike most cats, the Persian’s small ears are round rather than pointed, matching its round paws that extend from its short, thick legs. What is the author's purpose?

• Inform you about the Persian breed.

• Entertain with a story about cats.

• Explain how to buy a cat.

• Describe what a Persian cat likes to do every day.

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