Authors Purpose
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6th - 7th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the statement: "Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions." Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain
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Persuade
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Purpose of the passage about the history of high-heeled shoes.
Back
Inform
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the primary purpose of Caroline Bartlett Crane's activism?
Back
Inform
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Driving west from Capital Park, turn left onto Maple Avenue. Continue for three blocks until you come to Trumbull Street, and then turn right. The library will be on your left.
Back
Explain
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Purpose of the story: “Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dangerous quest!” Options: Explain, Persuade, Entertain, Inform
Back
Entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a narrative written by another student about the first time she tried to ice skate? Options: Entertain, Explain, Persuade, Describe
Back
Entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the passage: "The rabbit’s fur was as soft as velvet, and he seemed to enjoy having people pet him. He would snuggle in closer, lay his ears back, and pull in his feet."? Options: Persuade, Explain, Entertain, Describe
Back
Describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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