Author's Purpose Quiz

What is the author's primary intent in writing a story about a young girl who overcomes obstacles to achieve her dreams?

• To inform readers about the challenges young girls face

• To entertain readers with an inspiring story

• To persuade readers to support young girls

• To describe the daily life of a young girl

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why did the author write an article about the importance of recycling?

• To entertain readers with funny recycling stories

• To inform readers about recycling processes

• To persuade readers to recycle more

• To describe the history of recycling

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

In a biography about a famous scientist, what is the author's purpose?

• To inform readers about the scientist's life and achievements

• To entertain readers with fictional stories

• To persuade readers to become scientists

• To describe the scientist's favorite hobbies

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the author's intent in writing a poem about the beauty of nature?

• To inform readers about different types of trees

• To entertain readers with a humorous poem

• To persuade readers to spend more time outdoors

• To express appreciation for nature's beauty

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why did the author write a letter to the editor about improving local parks?

• To entertain readers with park stories

• To inform readers about park locations

• To persuade the community to support park improvements

• To describe the history of the parks

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the author's purpose in writing a manual on how to assemble a bicycle?

• To entertain readers with bicycle stories

• To inform readers about bicycle history

• To persuade readers to buy a bicycle

• To instruct readers on assembling a bicycle

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

In a story about a dog who saves a family from a fire, what is the author's intent?

• To inform readers about fire safety

• To entertain readers with an exciting story

• To persuade readers to adopt dogs

• To describe the life of a firefighter

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why did the author write a report on the effects of pollution on marine life?

• To entertain readers with ocean tales

• To inform readers about the impact of pollution

• To persuade readers to visit the ocean

• To describe the beauty of marine life

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay about the benefits of exercise?

• To entertain readers with exercise stories

• To inform readers about different exercises

• To persuade readers to exercise regularly

• To describe the history of exercise

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

In a fictional story about a magical kingdom, what is the author's intent?

• To inform readers about real kingdoms

• To entertain readers with a fantasy tale

• To persuade readers to believe in magic

• To describe the geography of the kingdom

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6