Author's Purpose
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English
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4th - 5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose when they want to teach someone how to do something?
Back
To explain.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose when they want to encourage someone to take action, like staying in school?
Back
To persuade.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose when they write a story meant to amuse or engage the reader?
Back
To entertain.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose when they provide information about a specific topic, like a local law?
Back
To inform.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to 'entertain' in writing?
Back
To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to 'persuade' in writing?
Back
To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to 'inform' in writing?
Back
To provide factual information about a topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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