Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

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Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

Assessment

Quiz

English

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.4.6, RL.5.6, RL.6.6

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.

The author included the information in this paragraph most likely too...

to entertain you with a story about artists

to teach you how all artists become famous

to persuade you to attend an art program

to explain how to paint a sunset

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.

The most likely reason the author included information in paragraph was to...

to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard

to teach how to play basketball

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

to explain the rules of basketball

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth.

The author included the information in this paragraph most likely too...

to entertain you with a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

to teach you about the animals in the circus

to persuade you to visit the circus

to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad. The most likely reason the author included information in excerpt was to...

Entertain

Inform

Persuade

Describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A note from your friend asking you to be his science partner.

The author included the information in this excerpt most likely too...

Entertain

Inform

Persuade

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A map of the school showing all of the emergency exits. The most likely reason the author included information in excerpt was to...

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A speech arguing that the 8th grade class should read The Hunger Games.

The author included the information in this excerpt most likely too...

Persuade

Entertain

Inform

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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