Author's Purpose

What is the author's purpose when writing a newspaper article?

• To hide information from the readers

• To inform, persuade, entertain, or educate the readers

• To confuse the readers

• To make the readers angry

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of the following is an example of a text that aims to persuade the reader?

• A scientific research paper

• An advertisement promoting a product or service

• A historical fiction novel

• A recipe book

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

When an author writes a novel, what is their main goal?

• To tell a compelling story, evoke emotions, convey messages, or explore themes.

• To bake a cake

• To learn how to swim

• To climb Mount Everest

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

In a recipe book, what is the author's purpose?

• To discuss political opinions

• To share travel stories

• To provide instructions on how to prepare dishes

• To provide gardening tips

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which type of text is most likely to entertain the reader?

• Descriptive text

• Expository text

• Narrative text

• Persuasive text

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

When reading a science textbook, what is the author trying to do?

• The author is trying to entertain readers with fictional stories

• The author is trying to promote their personal opinions and beliefs

• The author is trying to convey factual information, explain scientific concepts, and educate readers on various topics within the field of science.

• The author is trying to confuse readers with contradictory information

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the author's purpose in a travel brochure?

• Entertain readers with fictional stories

• Provide historical context about the author

• Inform and persuade readers to visit a particular destination.

• Encourage readers to avoid traveling

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which of the following is an example of a text that aims to describe a place?

• A dictionary

• A travel guidebook

• A cookbook

• A biography

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

When an author writes a how-to guide, what is their main goal?

• To discourage readers from attempting the task

• To confuse readers with complex jargon

• To provide clear and detailed instructions for readers

• To entertain readers with fictional stories

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

In a biography, what is the author's main purpose?

• To discuss scientific theories

• To analyze historical events

• To narrate the life story of a person

• To provide cooking recipes

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10