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WorksheetsAuthor's Purpose Task Cards
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins
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1.
Part A: What is most likely the author’s intent by mentioning the statistics?
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A The author wants to describe what teachers need to do.
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B The author wants to inform the reader of the negative effects.
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C The author wants to explain why students need to return to school.
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D The author wants to convince the reader that online learning is bad.
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Part B: Which detail from the text best illustrates the conclusion made in part A?
a)
A a full year behind in math
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B Not all students will lose ground
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C that may require teachers to further differentiate instruction.
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Part A: Which of these inferences about the author’s purpose is supported by the text?
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A The author uses details to highlight the severity of the disaster.
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B The author shows advancements in how soldiers are treated.
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C The author describes how the navy changed.
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D The author explains the details of the disaster to show its importance.
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Part B: Which detail from the text best supports your answer in part A?
a)
A was a deadly explosion
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B sentenced to 15 years of prison and hard labor
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C led the Navy to change its practices
5.
Part A: Which of these inferences about the author’s purpose is supported by the text?
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A The author uses details to highlight human rights.
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B The author shows advancements in inequality.
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C The author describes hate crimes.
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D The author explains the teens’ story.
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Part B: Which detail from the text best supports your answer in part A?
a)
A One moment that changes both of their lives forever.
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B Sasha and Richard would never have met.
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C The case garnered international attention, thrusting both teenagers into the spotlight.
7.
What is most likely the author’s purpose?
a)
A to persuade
b)
B to inform
c)
C to entertain
d)
D to explain
8.
What conclusion can be drawn about the author’s relevance of evidence regarding student impact? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
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9.
Part A: Which of these inferences about the author’s purpose is supported by the text?
a)
A The author uses details to highlight one woman's life.
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B The author teaches a lesson through a true story.
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C The author describes what life was like in the Cold War.
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D The author explains the hard times living in a war.
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Part B: Which detail from the text best supports your answer in part A?
a)
A tells of growing up as a child of two cultures during the Cold War
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B a place so lush with vibrant life that it seems like a fairy tale kingdom
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C When the hostility between Cuba and the United States erupted
11.
Part A: What is most likely the author’s intent by mentioning the “survival theory”?
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A The author wants to describe why this theory is false.
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B The author wants to inform the reader of all the possible solutions.
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C The author wants to explain what happened to Earhart.
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D The author wants to show one controversial answer.
12.
Part B: Which detail from the text best illustrates the conclusion made in part A?
a)
A The mystery of Amelia Earhart has fascinated and persisted
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B One of the most controversial hypotheses about Earhart’s disappearance is the so-called “survival theory.”
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C How credible were these stories and speculations?
13.
What is most likely the author’s purpose in writing this book?
a)
A to persuade
b)
B to inform
c)
C to entertain
d)
D to explain
14.
What conclusion can be drawn about the author’s point of view of being an Olympic athlete? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
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15.
Part A: What is most likely the author’s intent by mentioning Francisco de Orellana?
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A The author wants to describe why the amazon is famous.
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B The author wants to inform the reader of where the name “Amazon” came from.
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C The author wants to explain where the amazon is located.
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D The author wants to show how influential he was.
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Part B: Which sentence from the text best illustrates the conclusion made in part A?
a)
A A Spanish explorer named Francisco de Orellana gave the river its name.
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B He was the first European to travel the length of the river.
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C While exploring the river, he encountered a tribe of fierce women.
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Part A: Which of these inferences about the author’s purpose is supported by the text?
a)
A The author uses details to highlight important information about New York.
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B The author teaches a geography lesson about New York.
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C The author describes what life was like back in the 17th century.
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D The author explains why New York is such an important state.
18.
Part B: Which detail from the text best supports your answer in part A?
a)
A the nation's third most populous
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B First claimed by Henry Hudson in 1609
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C It was the 11th state to ratify the United States Constitution
19.
What is most likely the author’s purpose?
a)
A to persuade
b)
B to inform
c)
C to entertain
d)
D to explain
20.
What conclusion can be drawn about the author’s relevance of evidence regarding the economic downturn? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
4 lines
21.
The author’s main purpose in writing this selection is to -
a)
A explain how teens are unable to problem solve
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B describe the effects of poor parenting
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C share the findings of a new study
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D suggest parents should not be overprotective
22.
What text evidence helped you decide the author’s purpose?
4 lines
23.
What does "learned helplessness" mean?
a)
A learning to help others
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B relying on friends for help
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C trouble solving problems
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D unable to think for yourself
24.
What is the author’s purpose?
a)
A to persuade
b)
B to inform
c)
C to entertain
d)
D to explain
e)
E to describe
25.
What text evidence helped you decide the author’s purpose?
4 lines
26.
From the fable, the reader can learn that -
a)
A power can be too much
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B actions are more important
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C there are different kinds of strength
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D kindness gets the job done
27.
Which of the following would the author most likely agree?
a)
A Women’s basketball should be an Olympic sport.
b)
B Women’s basketball should not be an Olympic sport.
c)
C Women’s basketball is more popular than men’s basketball.
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D Women’s basketball was oppressed over the years.
28.
What is the author’s purpose?
a)
A to persuade
b)
B to inform
c)
C to entertain
d)
D to explain
e)
E to describe
29.
What text evidence helped you decide the author’s purpose?
4 lines
30.
The author’s main purpose for writing this article is to -
a)
A warn readers about the dangers of running shoes
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B compare the benefits of different running shoes
c)
C share the findings of a new study
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D suggest all runners get two pairs of shoes
31.
Which sentence is the author’s Thesis?
a)
A On the other hand, purely running in a maximalist shoe increases your external vertical impact peak, which also can cause stress-related injuries.
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B Minimalist shoes are best for speed workouts and races, while maximalist shoes should be used for recovery and distance runs.
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C My research reveals that the parallel use of more than one pair of running shoes is a protective factor to runners.
32.
What additional information could the author add?
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33.
What is the author’s purpose?
a)
A to educate readers about past canyoneering trips
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B to warn readers about the dangers of canyoneering
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C to share her personal experiences canyoneering
d)
D to prove that canyoneering is not a safe sport
34.
Why did the author include the story about the Keyhole Seven?
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A to connect with the reader
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B to emphasize the drama
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C to prove a side point
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D to show a real-life example
35.
What line from the text best communicates the author’s message?
4 lines
36.
The author organizes the selection by -
a)
A describing experiences
b)
B giving examples
c)
C comparing words
d)
D detailing a goal
37.
What is the author’s purpose?
a)
A to persuade
b)
B to inform
c)
C to entertain
d)
D to explain
e)
E to describe
38.
What text evidence helped you decide the author’s purpose?
4 lines
39.
Which word best describes the man?
a)
A mysterious
b)
B noble
c)
C rich
d)
D powerful
40.
What is the author’s purpose?
a)
A to persuade
b)
B to inform
c)
C to entertain
d)
D to explain
e)
E to describe
41.
What text evidence helped you decide the author’s purpose?
4 lines
42.
What is the primary theme of the story?
a)
A Good things come to good people.
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B Focusing on work can produce great rewards.
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C Appreciate your current circumstances.
43.
What is the author’s purpose?
a)
A to persuade
b)
B to inform
c)
C to entertain
d)
D to explain
e)
E to describe
44.
What text evidence helped you decide the author’s purpose?
4 lines
45.
This text is important because it -
a)
A recounts the events of Nazi Germany
b)
B describes how Jews were treated
c)
C compares Oppenheimer to Hitler
d)
D shows why Oppenheimer sent aid
46.
What is the author’s purpose?
a)
A to persuade
b)
B to inform
c)
C to entertain
d)
D to explain
e)
E to describe
47.
What text evidence helped you decide the author’s purpose?
4 lines
48.
What lesson does the author what the reader to learn?
a)
A Be ready for tricks from your neighbors.
b)
B Bad will come to those who deserve it.
c)
C Treat others the way you want to be treated.
d)
D Do not deceive and play tricks on others.
49.
Which words describe the Fox and the Stork?
a)
A Angry and Calm
b)
B Deceitful and Kind
c)
C Unhappy and Happy
d)
D Mean and Nice
50.
What other lessons can be learned from the story?
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