Author's Purpose [Informational]
Authored by Jasmine Wooten
English
10th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the primary reasons an author writes an informational text?
To persuade, inform, entertain
To persuade, inform, explain
To eat Pie
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can understanding the author's purpose help readers analyze a text?
It helps readers to imagine the text.
It helps readers gain knowledge.
It helps readers understand the message, tone, and perspective of the text.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Identify two techniques an author might use to convey their purpose effectively.
Rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos)
Using words
Using an anecdote (personal story)
Using diction
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What might an author include to establish credibility when persuading an audience? (Pick all that apply)
Use of expert opinions
A loud voice
Personal anecdotes
research findings and data
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can an author’s background influence their purpose in writing?
Their experiences can make them stuck in life.
Their experiences, beliefs, and values can shape their perspective and intent.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Choose common features of informational texts.
Title/Heading
sub-title/sub-heading
Graphs
Photos
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a claim in writing?
The opposite point of the speaker
The point the person is arguing.
The answer to the rebuttal
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CCSS.RI.9-10.8
CCSS.W.9-10.1
CCSS.W.9-10.1A
CCSS.W.9-10.1B
CCSS.W.9-10.1C
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