Author's Purpose

What is the author's purpose?

• To persuade the reader to not live near the Gulf of Mexico.

• To entertain the reader with a story about hurricanes.

• To explain how hurricanes form in the Gulf of Mexico.

• To inform readers of the stages of hurricanes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why did the author write the selection?

• teach us about turtles

• tell us why dogs are the best pet

• convince us turtles make great pets

• convince us turtle make horrible pets

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What was the purpose of the text?

• To convince us to bathe dogs once a week.

• To tell us about the benefits of bathing dogs.

• To give us information about dogs

• To explain how to bathe a dog properly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

Why did the poet compose the poem?

• To tell us about the sounds of spring

• To describe the sound of a bear

• To give us information about hibernation

• To explain the steps of Spring

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Why did the author write the selection?

• To persuade the reader warmer weather is better than cold and windy.

• To describe what it feels like when it is about to rain.

• To explain the weather outside before it rains.

• To give the reader facts about what happens before it rains.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why did the author write the text?

• To explain how to join the Racquet Club in your town

• To persuade you to join a club in the summer time.

• To tell you a fun story about a characters summertime.

• To explain a characters point of view.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

The author wrote the selection to -

• explain what happens to concerts if it rains.

• describe how the character felt when she realized she could see her favorite band.

• convince the reader One Directions is the best band ever.

• entertain the reader with a story about Abbie and her favorite band.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

How do you know the author wrote the selection to explain how to brush your teeth.

• The author gave facts about brushing teeth in space.

• The author uses terms like I believe astronauts still have to brush their teeth.

• The author uses transitions like first, next, and finally.

• The author explains the importance of brushing teeth.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6