Author's Purpose 2

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Heroes come in many shapes and sizes and can be ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

• Patty Smith is a famous athlete.

• Heroes are people who can leap tall buildings and fight bears.

• Haitians are always smiling and happy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What did Patty Smith start in Haiti?

• A hospital

• A school

• A sports club

• A restaurant

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How often does Patty Smith visit Haiti?

• Once a month

• Twice a year

• Every week

• Once a year

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What does Patty Smith do when she visits Haiti?

• She builds houses.

• She washes dirty, sore feet and replaces worn shoes.

• She teaches sports.

• She runs marathons.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What inspired Patty Smith to start helping in Haiti?

• A hurricane

• A flood

• An earthquake

• A wildfire

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

• To Entertain

• To Inform

• To Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6