Identifying the Author's Purpose Quiz

Identifying the author's purpose. Read the following passage and answer the question: Jim was unable to get to sleep. When he went to bed he cried. Tomorrow was his birthday party and it was going to be ruined. How can we go sledding with no snow? he moaned in his head. The next morning, when Jim got out of bed and ran to the window, he shouted with glee, "The snow has fallen and we can go sledding!" he shouted to his kitty. Jim was happy because now he can have his birthday sledding party.

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Identifying the author's purpose. Read the following passage and answer the question: If you want to become a better reader you need to read often. Research supports that children need to read frequently to be able to read fluently and to be able read high frequency words. All students will benefit by reading at least 20 - 30 minutes per day. Make it a point and read more often!

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Identifying the author's purpose. Read the following passage and answer the question: Having good manners means being polite and thoughtful to others. Saying a simple please or thank you are examples of good manners. Holding a door open for someone is very polite. Practicing good table manners is being thoughtful. Some good table manners would include placing your napkin on your lap, asking someone to please pass something you would like, and eating neatly. Giving someone a sincere compliment and graciously accepting a compliment by saying thank you are more ways to show good manners. Using good manners is a way to show respect for others and an example of The Golden Rule!

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Identifying the author's purpose. Read the following passage and answer the question: What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community.

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Identifying the author's purpose. An article about how jeans are made.

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Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. However, gorillas usually don't have to fight other animals because of their impressive size. They really are not as scary as people think.

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Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly, there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.

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The Giant Panda is a bear-like animal that has thick white fur with black markings on its ears, limbs, shoulders, and around its eyes. The Giant Panda feeds on bamboo forests at high altitudes in western China. It also eats bulbs, roots, eggs, and some small mammals. The cubs are born in late winter. The Giant Panda is an endangered species and is protected by the Chinese government.

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It's New! It's Refreshing! It's Slurpy Soda! This is the best soda in the world! If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run faster, and be smarter in school. Try one today!

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The Iroquois Indians in the Eastern Woodland region formed the Iroquois Confederacy. The Confederacy was originally made up of 5 members: Onondagas, Senecas, Cayugas, Oneidas, and the Mohawk. They worked together to fight off the Europeans for a long time. They actually fought against the British on the side of the French during the French and Indian War.

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