Understanding Author's Purpose and Text Structure

What is the primary purpose of an author writing a persuasive text?

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To convince the reader of a particular point of view

• To describe a scene or event in detail

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

Which text structure is primarily used in a biography?

• Cause and effect

• Sequence/Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

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CCSS.W.8.3A

An article that explores the similarities and differences between two historical events is using what type of text structure?

• Cause and effect

• Sequence/Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the author's purpose in a text that details the steps to make a cake?

• To persuade

• To inform

• To entertain

• To argue

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CCSS.RI.8.6

A mystery novel is most likely written to:

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Explain

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CCSS.RL.8.2

When an author discusses a problem and then presents one or more solutions, they are using which text structure?

• Cause and effect

• Sequence/Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.8.5

An editorial piece that argues for the implementation of renewable energy sources is written to:

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Describe

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.2

A science textbook chapter explaining how photosynthesis works is an example of what type of text structure?

• Cause and effect

• Sequence/Chronological order

• Description

• Compare and contrast

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CCSS.RI.8.5

Identify the author's purpose in a news article reporting on recent natural disasters.

• To persuade readers to take action

• To inform readers about the events

• To entertain readers with dramatic stories

• To compare the disaster to previous ones

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CCSS.RI.8.6

A blog post that shares personal stories to illustrate the importance of perseverance is using what type of text structure?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Persuasive

• Descriptive

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CCSS.RI.8.5