Purpose Identification

What is the main purpose of the passage?

• Provide a detailed analysis

• Entertain the reader

• Summarize the passage

• Inform or persuade the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following details is a supporting detail?

• The detail that is the main idea itself.

• The detail that contradicts the main idea.

• The detail that provides additional information to support the main idea.

• The detail that is irrelevant to the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why did the author write this passage?

• To confuse the reader

• To convey information, share a story, persuade the reader, or entertain.

• To showcase the author's vocabulary

• To test the reader's knowledge

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the central idea of the text?

• Central idea is the least important aspect of the text

• Central idea of the text is the primary focus or main point of the content.

• The text has no central theme

• The central idea is hidden and not explicitly stated

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the theme of the passage?

• Characters

• Setting

• Plot

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does the text feature contribute to the overall purpose?

• The text feature has no impact on the purpose

• The text feature confuses the reader

• The text feature distracts from the main purpose

• The text feature enhances the readability and understanding of the content.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Identify the main purpose of the story.

• Entertain and engage the audience

• Promote a specific product or service

• Confuse and frustrate the audience

• Educate and inform the audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Distinguish between the main idea and supporting details.

• Main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence.

• Main idea is the background information, while supporting details are the conclusion

• Main idea is the evidence, while supporting details are the central point

• Main idea is the conclusion, while supporting details are irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

What can you infer about the author's purpose from the text?

• Analyzing the tone, language, and overall message of the text.

• Predicting the weather based on the text

• Counting the number of characters in the text

• Identifying the author's favorite color

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Recognize the central theme of the passage.

• Summarizing the passage in one sentence.

• Identifying the main idea or message that the author is trying to convey.

• Listing the publication date of the passage.

• Identifying the author's favorite character.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2