Author's Purpose Task Cards (fiction)

The author’s main purpose in writing this selection is to -

• A explain how teens are unable to problem solve
• B describe the effects of poor parenting
• C share the findings of a new study
• D suggest parents should not be overprotective

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CCSS.RI.6.6

What does "learned helplessness" mean?

• A learning to help others
• B relying on friends for help
• C trouble solving problems
• D unable to think for yourself

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CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the author’s purpose?

• A to persuade
• B to inform
• C to entertain
• D to explain
• E to describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

From the fable, the reader can learn that -

• A power can be too much
• B actions are more important
• C there are different kinds of strength
• D kindness gets the job done

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CCSS.RL.6.1

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Which of the following would the author most likely agree?

• A Women’s basketball should be an Olympic sport.
• B Women’s basketball should not be an Olympic sport.
• C Women’s basketball is more popular than men’s basketball.
• D Women’s basketball was oppressed over the years.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

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What is the author’s purpose?

• A to persuade
• B to inform
• C to entertain
• D to explain
• E to describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

The author’s main purpose for writing this article is to -

• A warn readers about the dangers of running shoes
• B compare the benefits of different running shoes
• C share the findings of a new study
• D suggest all runners get two pairs of shoes

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

Which sentence is the author’s Thesis?

• A On the other hand, purely running in a maximalist shoe increases your external vertical impact peak, which also can cause stress-related injuries.
• B Minimalist shoes are best for speed workouts and races, while maximalist shoes should be used for recovery and distance runs.
• C My research reveals that the parallel use of more than one pair of running shoes is a protective factor to runners.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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What is the author’s purpose?

• A to educate readers about past canyoneering trips
• B to warn readers about the dangers of canyoneering
• C to share her personal experiences canyoneering
• D to prove that canyoneering is not a safe sport

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CCSS.RI.6.6

Why did the author include the story about the Keyhole Seven?

• A to connect with the reader
• B to emphasize the drama
• C to prove a side point
• D to show a real-life example

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.6