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Author's Purpose
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3rd Grade
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Janet Vatland
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose?
Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a big bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does it mean to persuade?
The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping your attention.
The author is trying to convince you to do or think something.
The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does it mean to inform?
The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.
The author is trying to convince you to do or think something
The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping your attention.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does it mean to entertain?
The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.
The author is trying to convince you to do or think something.
The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping your attention.
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
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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