Author Purpose Classwork Lesson 2

Front

What is the author trying to do in the video? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

Back

Persuade

Answer explanation

Front

What is the author trying to do in the video? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

Back

Inform

Answer explanation

Front

What is the author trying to do in the video? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

Back

Entertain

Answer explanation

Front

The author most likely wrote this selection to -
Options: Describe what it's like to live on the moon. , Entertain with a story about astronauts. , Persuade you to consider building a colony on the moon. , Inform you about an exciting new technological advance. 

Back

Persuade you to consider building a colony on the moon.

Front

The author most likely wrote the selection to -
Options: inform the reader about a new type of plastic., convince you to work for NASA. , Explain the steps in becoming an astronaut. , Entertain with a story about space. 

Back

inform the reader about a new type of plastic.

Front

Which of the following is NOT used to inform?

• news article
• user manual
• campaign poster
• terms and conditions

Back

campaign poster

Front

We should always practice the following when reading a news article EXCEPT: verify the "facts" in the news article, check the credibility of the source, read other sources, accept without evaluating the information.

Back

accept without evaluating the information

Front

What is the author's purpose regarding the Food Group Pyramid?

Back

to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid

Answer explanation

Facts about the food groups are shared therefore it is to inform.

Front

What is the author's purpose in the story about Ted trying out for the basketball team?

Back

to tell a story about a boy who worked hard

Front

Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along. What is the author's purpose?

Back

to persuade people to follow the rules