Understanding Author's Purpose and Main Ideas
Authored by Rachael Rosier
English
2nd Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing an informational text about the life cycle of a butterfly?
To entertain readers with a story about butterflies
To inform readers about how butterflies grow and change
To persuade readers to protect butterflies
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central idea of a text that describes how plants make their own food?
Plants need sunlight to grow
Plants make their own food through photosynthesis
Plants are green and have leaves
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.2
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.1.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the title of a book about space contribute to the meaning of the text?
It tells a funny story about astronauts
It gives a clue about the main topic of the book
It lists all the planets in the solar system
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's opinion in a text that argues for more playgrounds in neighborhoods?
Playgrounds are fun for children
Playgrounds are unnecessary
More playgrounds should be built for children to play safely
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might an author include a graph in an informational text about rainfall?
To show the amount of rainfall over time
To entertain readers with colorful pictures
To confuse readers with numbers
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central idea of a text that explains the importance of recycling?
Recycling is a fun activity
Recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment
Recycling is difficult to do
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.2
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.1.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing an informational text about healthy eating?
To persuade readers to eat more candy
To inform readers about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables
To entertain readers with recipes
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
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