Author's point of view and purpose

In the movie, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwarts tackle magical problems and mean teachers.

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Explain

• Inform

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The publisher of a middle school textbook wants an author to publish a different version of a story that was originally written for adults. Which of the following changes is most important for the author to consider adjusting for her new audience?

• The vocabulary level

• The setting of the story

• The title of the story

• The level of detail

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In many countries around the world people are unable to find clean water to drink. Clean water is necessary for a healthy life. One program called The Water Project is taking matters into their own hands by digging wells in Africa so that locals can have clean water. They know this will not fix the issue everywhere but it’s a step in the right direction.

The organization of this paragraph contributes to the author's main idea by---

• Comparing Africa's water system to the rest of the world.

• Emphasizing that the Water Project has come up with a solution for Africa to have clean water.

• Offering a vivid picture of how Africa's water system works.

• Showing the cause of Africa's water problem.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Manatees are amazing animals. They swim in dangerous shallow waters where they could get hurt. Saving the manatees takes time and effort, but it is a very important task.

What is the author's perspective in this statement?

• It is important to help save the manatees

• manatees are dangerous animals

• It takes effort to save the manatees

• Manatees do not need help from humans.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the author’s purpose? HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Norwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one. They are only $17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

The author gives directions on how to do something, or tells the steps in a process. What is the author's purpose?

• persuade

• describe

• entertain

• explain

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is PIE?

• the reason the author wrote the text

• chocolate, banana, apple

• how the author feels

• Please Include Elmer

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

When an author's purpose is to inform, the text will include mostly ________.

• opinions
• funny or imaginary details
• characters and a setting
• facts

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does the Author observe the penguins doing with the rocks?

• Building a school

• Building a nest

• Building a hunting trap

• Building a bridge

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

The average school day for kindergarteners is extending, resulting in significant improvements in literacy skills. This trend is expected to persist through elementary to high school, ultimately enhancing their future employment prospects. What is the author’s perspective on the implementation of full-day kindergarten programs?

• Strongly supports full-day kindergarten

• Opposes full-day kindergarten

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.3.6