RST Skills Practice - Context Clues, Central Idea, Author's POV
Authored by HEATHER SMITH
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What are the three reasons we write? (Author’s purpose for writing)
Persuade, Inform, Electrify
Persuade, Inform, Educate
Persuade, Infer, Entertain
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the author’s purpose? “She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dog’s belly, up into the sky, and landed on the hot air balloon.”
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the author’s purpose? HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Norwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one. They are only $17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the author’s purpose? Calligraphy is a form of handwriting. A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas, certificates, and other awards are often written in calligraphy.
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the author’s purpose? Rosie had the best time making Valentine cards for her classmates. She used red and white paper, heart stickers, markers, and anything else that she could find. It was great. Her friends are planning a Valentine party on February 14th at school. The card that she made for her best friend is funny. Funny Valentines are nice to get.
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the author’s purpose? The Food Group Pyramid tells you how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much each of you should eat.
to inform you about The Food Group Pyramid
to tell a story about pyramids
to convince you to eat vegetables
to explain how to go shopping for food
Answer explanation
Facts about the food groups are shared, therefore, it is to inform.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the author’s purpose? Rules are very important. They help to keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to behave in class. You should follow rules; they help people to get along.
to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules
to inform about the rules of the game
to explain the rules in class
to persuade people to follow the rules
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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