Author's Purpose Quiz

Entertain means...

• To make people scared
• To make people sad
• To make people enjoy something
• To go to the circus

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

Inform means...

• to convince

• to teach and give facts 

• to have fun
• to get angry

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

When an author writes to persuade, it means the author is:

• trying to give you information to teach you the facts.

• trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.

• trying to get you to do or try something.

• trying to see if you are paying attention.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

Which would likely be used to persuade someone?

• A non-fiction textbook

•  A song

• A novel

• An advertisement

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Which would likely be used to inform someone?

• A non-fiction textbook

•  A video game

• A movie

• An advertisement

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which would likely be used to entertain someone?

• A non-fiction textbook

•  A novel

• A newspaper

• An advertisement

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

Welcome to the National Park! Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 

What is the author's purpose?

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a big bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.

What is the author's purpose?

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

How comfortable do you feel with author's purpose?

• Uncomfortable

• Okay

• Good

• Great

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

What is the author's purpose of the book in the picture?

• The author wants to entertain you with a fiction story about bugs.

• The author wants you to buy your own pet bug.

• The author is summarizing his life.

• The author wants to inform you about bugs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6