11.04 DOL: Author's Purpose

What message does the author express in paragraph 1 of the story? 

• A. Value cooperation when working in teams. 

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  B. It is important to seek knowledge and wisdom. 

• C. People are capable of more than you know. 

• D. Create with a purpose and organized vision.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main message of the story? 

• A. There are many wonders that are yet to be discovered. 

• B. A sense of responsibility comes with creating something new. 

• C. Making mistakes is something common in everyday life. 

• D. Doing your best is more important than becoming successful.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentences best support the author’s message of the story? 

Select TWO correct answers. 

• A. He created land and sky. Next, he breathed life into stones, creating a giant race of men. (paragraph 1) 

• B. He created different songs and different seeds to plant in the ground. (paragraph 2)

• C. Meanwhile, two of his helpers branched out across the land. (paragraph 3)

• D. When they reached the Pacific Ocean, Viracocha and his helpers walked out over the waves and disappeared. (paragraph 4) 

• E. People say that Viracocha wandered Earth disguised as a beggar and continued to teach his people during his remaining days. (paragraph 5)

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

The author most likely wrote the story to —

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6