Author's Purpose
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose?
Back
The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, or entertain the reader.
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CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.
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CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
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CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify an example of a text that aims to inform.
Back
A textbook or an article about the history of the Underground Railroad.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify an example of a text that aims to persuade.
Back
An advertisement for a product, like Judy Glen's Wrinkle Remover cream.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify an example of a text that aims to entertain.
Back
A short story or a comic strip.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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