Reviewing Author's Purpose and Text Structure

What is the primary purpose of an author who writes an informative article about climate change?

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories

• To persuade the reader to take action against climate change

• To provide the reader with factual information on climate change

• To describe the beauty of nature in relation to climate change

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following best describes a problem-and-solution text structure?

• The author presents an issue and then suggests one or more solutions.

• The author tells a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

• The author compares and contrasts two or more subjects.

• The author describes a subject and lists its characteristics in detail.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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If an author is writing a speech to encourage people to vote, what would be their primary purpose?

• To entertain the audience with jokes and humor

• To inform the audience about the voting process

• To persuade the audience to take action and vote

• To describe the history of voting rights in a country

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which text structure is most commonly used in a historical narrative?

• Compare and contrast

• Sequence or chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

An author presents a cause and then explores its effects. Which text structure is being used?

• Description

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

• A biography of a famous scientist

• A fantasy novel about a magical world

• A guidebook for travelers

• A manual for a new smartphone

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What text structure is most commonly used in a recipe?

• Cause and effect

• Chronological or sequential order

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An author writes an article discussing the benefits and drawbacks of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. What text structure is being used here?

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

• Sequence

• Cause and effect

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If an author explains the reasons why a particular event happened and then discusses its consequences, which text structure are they using?

• Chronological order

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

• Description

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What would be the most likely author's purpose for writing a user manual for a new smartphone?

• To entertain the reader with fun stories about technology

• To describe the design features of the smartphone

• To inform and instruct the reader on how to use the smartphone

• To persuade the reader to buy the smartphone

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6