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Hellen Keller was born in 1880 and died in 1968. Despite being deaf and blind, Keller was a political activist, a lecturer, an author, and a tireless advocate for those with disabilities.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below: Begin by setting all the parts out on a flat, well-lit surface. Ensure that you have all of the parts listed in the assembly instructions. First, assemble the sides of the bookcase by fastening the base plate to the side rails using two screws per side.

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The elderly lady stood, teetered a bit, and reached out for the pole near her seat. Ad the bus pulled to a stop, she began the long walk to the door. Her starched black dress was completely smooth, without a wrinkle, stain, or faded spot. Against her skin, it stood in stark contrast to her pale, wrinkled hands. On her head she wore a small, black hat with a black veil that hung just to her eyes.

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The first American space station was launched in 1973. NASA scientists needed a way to give the astronauts who lived there for 171 days a way to detect smoke or fire before it was too late to stop. They invented a smoke detector for Skylab that ended up in about 90% of all private homes as well.

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Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706 and died in 1790. He is well-known for his many inventions, including bifocal glasses, a type of wood-burning stove, and the lightning rod.

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Sam looked into the microscope. He couldn't believe what he saw! It was like an entire universe existed in this drop of water he'd taken from inside the meteor that had fallen on his lawn. This was like no other water he'd ever seen!

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Read the text. Wildgrove High School's annual arts festival will take place June 1 at the Wildgrove Performing Arts Center. On display will be paintings, sculpture, collages, and drawings. In addition to these works of art, which will remain on display for one year, the festival will feature several music events. A special guest will perform a violin solo, and more than three hundred students will perform a variety of instrumental and vocal selections. Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

• to inform readers about the arts festival

• to explain how to get to the arts festival

Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

• to convince readers that coal mining is bad for their community

• to explain how coal mining contributes to global warming

Read the text. I first went to Mary's Hairy Salon a few months ago. Oh my gosh, was I impressed! Unlike other hairdressers, who pretend to hear you explain what you want and then just start cutting away, Mary really listened. I showed her a picture of the style I wanted, and that is exactly what I got. She took the time to get acquainted with my hair, and she was very knowledgeable. And one of the best parts? It was affordable. For someone whose hair needs maintenance every six weeks or so, that makes all the difference. I highly recommend Mary! Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

• to persuade readers to try Mary's Hairy Salonto

• inform readers about Mary's Hairy Salon

Review the text. Dribbling is a fundamental soccer skill. You can master it by first learning how to make gentle contact, or "touch," with the ball. When players use gentle touches, they contact the ball more often, which leads to greater control. Another key to controlling the ball is keeping it close to your feet, or "shielding." This makes it harder for other players to intercept the ball. Now you're ready to dribble. Begin by gently passing the ball back and forth using the insides of your feet. Remember to keep your head up while dribbling so you know where you are on the field. With time and practice, you'll gain speed and control. Which best shows that the author's purpose is to teach readers how to dribble a soccer ball?

• The author lists specific steps that the readers should take turns to learn how to dribble a soccer ball.

• The author argues that dribbling is a fundamental soccer skill.