Front

The author instructs or tells how to do something

Back

explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

The author wants to give the reader factual information.

Back

inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

The author wants to give the reader something to enjoy reading.

Back

entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

The author is trying to convince the reader to do something or think a certain way.

Back

persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What is the purpose of an article trying to convince the reader that the iPod is the greatest electronic device ever made? Options: Entertain, Persuade, Explain, Inform

Back

Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What is the purpose of a recipe for cookies giving step by step instructions? Options: Entertain, Explain, Describe, Persuade

Back

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

You are listing all the reasons why your parents should let you have your own smart phone. You are attempting to...

Back

persuade them.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

What is the author's purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Back

Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

In a campaign speech, the author's purpose is to: Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Describe

Back

Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

In directions, what is the author's purpose? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain

Back

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6