Author's purpose

The author instructs or tells how to do something 

• bias
• perspective
• explain
• persuade 

What is the BEST main idea of the story Chrysanthemum?

• Each individual is different and should not be bullied

• Each individual’s name, including our own, is a very important, valuable and beautiful part of who we are and we need to celebrate and welcome that.

• The mean girls at school were fake when they told Mrs. Twinkle they like flower names

• Bullies are fake people and will lie to teachers and others just to fit in

What is the BEST definition of the word JAUNDICED?

• Showing dislike toward someone

• Showing dislike toward school

• Resenting someone else's possessions or advantages

• Wishing this test was over

The author wants to give the reader factual information 

• perspective 
• persuade 
• inform 
• describe 

What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

What is the BEST definition of the word WINSOME?

• Having qualities that tend to make a one be loved by others

• Acting in a kind way

• Smelling nice

• Having qualities where others want to talk to you

You are listing all the reasons why your parents should let you have your own smart phone. You are attempting to ...

• inform them.
• persuade them. 
• entertain them. 
• describe it to them. 

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

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain
• Explain

What are the three reasons for writing?  

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain
• Personal, Interview, Entertain
• Persuade, Irony, Entertain
• Personal, Inform, Evolve

A recipe for cookies giving step by step instructions 

• Entertain
• Explain
• Describe
• Persuade