Author's Purpose/Claim 3rd Grade

What is the author's purpose in this passage: to inform, to entertain, or to persuade?

• to inform

• to educate

• to amuse

• to convince

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TEKS.ELA.2.10

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Why do you think the author wrote this story: to teach a lesson, to make you laugh, or to convince you of something?

• to confuse the reader

• to make you cry

• to teach a lesson

• to showcase their writing skills

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What is the main claim the author is making in this paragraph?

• The author is presenting a personal anecdote in the paragraph.

• The author is summarizing the entire book in the paragraph.

• The author is discussing a different topic in the paragraph.

• Main claim made by the author in the paragraph.

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How does the author try to convince you of their point of view in this text?

• Random facts

• Personal anecdotes

• Logical reasoning, evidence, examples, and persuasive language

• Emotional manipulation

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TEKS.ELA.2.10

TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I

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TEKS.ELA.1.9E

What do you think the author wants you to learn from reading this article?

• The author wants you to learn how to cook a new recipe

• Main takeaway or lesson from the article.

• The author wants you to learn how to knit a sweater

• The author wants you to learn how to play the guitar

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TEKS.ELA.2.10

TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I

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What evidence does the author provide to support their claim in this passage?

• Unrelated facts, outdated information, and irrelevant quotes

• Statistical data, quotes from experts, and results from experiments

• Opinions from celebrities, rumors, and social media posts

• Personal anecdotes, historical accounts, and fictional stories

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TEKS.ELA.1.7C

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Do you agree or disagree with the author's point of view in this story? Why?

• The answer will vary depending on the individual's analysis of the author's point of view.

• The author's point of view is the only valid perspective

• The author's point of view is irrelevant

• The author's point of view is always correct

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TEKS.ELA.2.10

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TEKS.ELA.1.9E

What words or phrases does the author use to show their opinion in this paragraph?

• The author uses words like 'possibly,' 'maybe,' and 'potentially' to show their opinion.

• The author uses words like 'clearly,' 'obviously,' and 'unquestionably' to show their opinion.

• The author uses words like 'doubtlessly,' 'questionably,' and 'uncertainly' to show their opinion.

• The author uses words like 'vaguely,' 'ambiguously,' and 'neutrally' to show their opinion.

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TEKS.ELA.2.10

TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I

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TEKS.ELA.1.10

How does the author's tone help you understand their purpose in writing this text?

• The author's tone is consistent throughout the text

• The author's tone is always positive in nature

• The author's tone is irrelevant to understanding the purpose

• The author's tone helps readers understand the purpose of the text by conveying emotions, attitudes, and intentions.

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What can you infer about the author's intentions based on the information provided in this article?

• The author's intentions can be inferred by the weather on the day of writing

• The author's intentions are irrelevant

• The author's intentions are solely based on the article's font size

• The author's intentions can be inferred by analyzing the tone, language, and content of the article.

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TEKS.ELA.2.10

TEKS.ELA.2.9E.I

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TEKS.ELA.4.10

TEKS.ELA.1.10