In the selection “A Ghostly New Creature,” which idea about the octopod best explains why the author includes the map?

J The ghostly octopod was found near the Hawaiian Islands.

F Octopods are found in many oceans throughout the world.

G The ghostly octopod is common only to the ocean area around Hawaii.

H Octopods are most commonly found near islands.

Now is the time for the people of earth to consider building a colony on the moon. While the crisis of overpopulation is not yet widespread on earth, there is no better time than the present to plan how humans might set up a civilization on the moon. Everyone reading this should contact his or her representatives in Congress and suggest funding a moon colony. The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Persuade you to consider building a colony on the moon.

Describe what its like to live on the moon.

Entertain with a story about astronauts.

Inform you about an exciting new technological advance.

James woke up with a start. He knew there was something he wanted to remember. He rubbed his eyes and looked around his room. Suddenly, it occurred to him: today was his birthday! “Mom! Mom!” he called out. “It’s today!” His mother opened his door slowly. “Look out the window, James.” James leapt out of bed and ran to the window. There in the driveway was the most beautiful unicorn he had ever seen. “She’s all yours, James,” his mother said. The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Entertain with a story about a boy's birthday present.

Explain how to get your very own unicorn.

Inform the reader about the best birthday ever.

Describe what the birthday party looked like.

Our famous apple dessert is made with layers of flaky, buttery pastry dough that we sprinkle with cinnamon and fill with apples grown in our own orchards. The taste is unlike anything you have ever tried before. The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Explain how to make apple dessert.

Persuade you to eat this apple dessert.

tell the reader why apple pie is the best pie

Several scientists from NASA, the national space agency, visited a local manufacturing plant yesterday to investigate the possibility of producing a new type of plastic originally developed for space travel. The new plastic is cheaper to produce and more durable than traditional plastics. Scientists expect it will be especially valuable in manufacturing automobiles. The author most likely wrote the selection to -

inform the reader about a new type of plastic.

Explain the steps in becoming an astronaut.

Entertain with a story about space.

For this recipe you will need: sugar, butter, one egg, peanut butter, salt, baking soda, flour and vanilla extract. Begin by preheating the oven to 375°. In a mixer, cream together 1 stick of butter and 1 cup of sugar, then set aside. In a small bowl, beat the egg and add 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth. Then, slowly stir in a pinch of salt and 1-1/2 cups of flour. Add this to the butter and sugar mixture. The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Explain how to make a yummy dessert.

Describe what the end product will be.

Inform the reader about overeating sweets.

Entertain with a story about baking.

Available in blue, red, or white, this pure wool sweater features long sleeves, a row of six stone buttons, and a collar embroidered with tiny silver flowers. The author most likely wrote this selection to -

Describe what the sweater looks like.

Persuade you to buy the sweater.

Inform you about the amazing features of the sweater.

Explain how to make a knit sweater.

STAAR Author's Purpose

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English

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4th Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.3.6, RI.1.5, RI.3.2

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Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

For what reason does the author include the photograph after paragraph 3 of the selection “Tiptoeing Scientists”?

To prove that this species is the smallest of all frogs ever discovered

To highlight the effectiveness of the frog’s natural camouflage

To emphasize how small the frog is by comparing it to a familiar object

To demonstrate that the frog has a unique call

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

2.

DRAW QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the acronym for author's purpose?

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

3.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the P stand for in the author's purpose acronym

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

4.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the I stand for in the author's purpose acronym

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this text?

to explain wrapping traditions with a story

to teach the reader how to wrap a Christmas gift

to highlight the importance of a common tradition to readers

to persuade readers to wrap a gift this season

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

1 min • 1 pt

The reason an author writes something is called the...

author's imaginaton

author's background

author's purpose

author's predictions

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are the many different reasons authors write called?

author's style

author's vision

author's purpose

author's mission

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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STAAR Author's Purpose

25 questions

For what reason does the author include the photograph after paragraph 3 of the selection “Tiptoeing Scientists”?

What is the acronym for author's purpose?

What does the P stand for in the author's purpose acronym

What does the I stand for in the author's purpose acronym

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this text?

The reason an author writes something is called the...

What are the many different reasons authors write called?

What are the question keywords?

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

What does the E stand for in the author's purpose acronym

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