Author's Purpose
What does persuade mean?
To cause someone to do something through reasoning.
The students listened to their teacher during class. They got an A in the class.
What is the effect?
They got an "A" in class
idea, few, level, goal
few, goal, idea, level
Sequence by shortest to Longest
a train, a bicycle, a scooter, a bus, a car, an ambulance
a scooter, a bicycle, a car, an ambulance, a train
"Paul likes to ride his bike." Which word is the common noun?
bike
What does inform mean?
To give facts or information.
The chair broke when Sally jumped on it.
What is the effect?
The chair broke.
hollow, chilly, daily, human
chilly, daily, hollow, human
Sequence by shortest to Longest
your thumb, your big toe, your leg, your foot, your arm
Your big toe, your thumb, you foot, your arm, your leg
Jeff wanted to go to the park with his friend Mike, but his mom made him stay at home and finish his homework first. How many common nouns are there in this sentence and what are they?
five; park, friend, mom, home, homework
What does entertain mean?
To hold the attention of
As the wind speed increases, the sailboat moves faster.
What is the cause.
The wind speed increases.
clear, coast, crush, carve
carve, clear, coast, crush
Sequence by Smallest to Largest
toad, horse, cat, sheep
toad, cat, sheep, horse
*DOUBLE*
The astronomer spent many nights watching the moon and the stars. What are the common nouns?
astronomer, nights, moon, stars
What is the author's purpose?
"After drilling the hole, make sure you place the board on the table."
To inform
I did my work when my teacher asked. I got a ten minute break.
What is the cause and the effect?
Cause: I did my work.
Effect: I got a ten minute break.
*DOUBLE*
escape, extra, edge, earn
earn, edge, escape, extra
Sequence by Smallest to Largest
suitcase, wallet, purse, briefcase
wallet, purse, briefcase, suitcase
My awesome daughter made this powerpoint for me, so I am going to give her twenty dollars. What are the common nouns?
daughter, powerpoint, dollars
What is the author's purpose?
"I promise we will have pizza everyday if I am elected class President!"
To persuade
Mary saved her money for a year as a result she was able to buy a new bike.
What is the cause and effect?
Cause: Mary saved her money for a year.
Effect: She was able to buy a new bike.
decide, destroy, deep, descend
decide, deep, descend, destroy
Sequence by Shortest to Longest
a piece of spaghetti, a grain of rice, a green bean, an ear of corn, a hot dog
A grain of rice, a green bean, a hotdog, an ear of corn, and a piece of spaghetti
Identify the common nouns below. John wants to go to the beach in California for summer vacation, but Rose wants to go up north and spend her time snowboarding and skiing.
beach, vacation, north, time