Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

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English

3rd - 4th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose in the story about Meagan and Catherine, twin sisters who always got into trouble at school and once put salt in their teacher's coffee?

Back

To entertain the reader with a story about two sisters who prank their teacher.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose:

The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal. A cheetah can go from 0 to 60 miles an hour in only three seconds. These big cats are quite alert at high speed and can make quick and sudden turns when they see their prey.

Back

To inform the reader about a cheetah's ability to run fast.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What's the author's purpose in the letter about recess?

Back

To persuade the reader to give students a longer recess.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What's the author's purpose:

Seath and Luke took their allowance to the store to buy some candy. They were filling up their candy bag when all of a sudden the bag ripped and candy went everywhere. Seath and Luke tried to run away from the mess when Luke slipped on a gum ball. The store's manager asked Seath and Luke to clean up the mess and then he gave them each a bag of candy for free.

Options:

To persuade the reader to buy candy.

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To inform the reader about the types of candy you can buy at the store.

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To entertain the reader with a story about two boys trying to buy candy.

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To entertain the reader with a story about two boys getting into trouble at the store.

Back

To entertain the reader with a story about two boys trying to buy candy.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What's the author's purpose:

The pyramids were built as burial places for the Pharaohs. The Egyptians believed that the Pharaoh needed certain things to succeed in the afterlife. Deep inside the pyramid the Pharaoh would be buried with all sorts of items and treasure that he may need to survive in the afterlife.

Back

To inform the reader about why Egyptians built pyramids.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose:

There are a lot of reasons why you should get a cat for a pet instead of a dog. The first reason is that a cat is able to take care of itself. The second reason is that cats do not need to be walked every day. A third reason is that cats do not bark when the mailman delivers your mail.

Back

To persuade the reader why they should think cats are better than dogs.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose in the story about the dragon and marshmallows?

Back

To entertain the reader with a story about a dragon who makes roasted marshmallows.

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