Author's Purpose
A picture book about a pony.
Entertain
In less than two years, though, the Pony Express became obsolete. Once the telegraph was invented, there was no need for the Pony Express
Gone/ No more/ Not needed
****TRIPLE JEOPARDY****
Anderson started working on designs for a rain-clearing device. Even after many failures, she kept experimenting. This persistence resulted in Mary Anderson's invention of the modern windshield wiper.
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
People ought to spend more time reading for pleasure.
A. Reading for pleasure introduces you to new ideas. B. It can be difficult to choose which book to read for pleasure.
C. Reading for pleasure can be hard if a book is above your reading level.
D. Reading for pleasure can help you relax.
A and D
**TRIPLE JEOPARDY***
When Shakira saw Robert, she was instantly upset.
3rd limited or omniscient?
3rd Limited
***TRIPLE JEOPARDY****
The life of LeBron James
Inform
**TRIPLE JEOPARDY**
Very bad
These "underground astronauts" dug up more than 1,500 fragments of bones from the cave. From these specimens, Berger's team was able to rebuild fifteen partial skeletons.
A. Small pieces
B. Large granite stones
C. Statues or monuments
A
****TRIPLE JEOPARDY***
Stores should not offer free plastic bags to customers.
A) Paper bags are not as strong as plastic bags.
B) Some shopping bags are made of canvas or other fabric.
C) Plastic bags produce waste that hurts the planet. D) Stores must spend millions of dollars on plastic bags each year.
C and D
Robert was feeling sad. Shakira was happy. Shaniqua only cared about her next sandwich.
3rd limited or omniscient?
3rd omniscient
An article about why LeBron James is better than Steph Curry.
Persuade
he soldiers drank and cooled their cannons with the spring water. "Molly Pitcher" became Mary's new name. She kept bringing more fresh water to the soldiers, replenishing the pitcher again and again.
Refill
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY***
Steering can be tricky, though, because astronauts are often tethered to their ships. The cords connecting astronauts to their ships let them return to the ships safely if the jet packs should fail.
Attached/ Tied to
Leather is the best material for sofas.
A) You can easily clean leather with a damp cloth.
B) In hot weather, leather is sticky and uncomfortable to sit on.
C)Leather is a strong material that holds up well over time.
D)Some people buy used sofas and cover them with new material.
Shaniqua, Shakira, Robert and I are quadruplets.
First
An advertisement encouraging 11-year-olds to join the army.
Persuade
In a lineup of major league baseball players, Pete Gray would be conspicuous. Why? Gray was a baseball player with just one arm.
Stand out easily
More than two million huge stone blocks were used to construct it. The builders of the pyramid positioned it meticulously so that it perfectly faces true north. Scientists aren't sure how the ancient Egyptians knew how to place the base.
A) Attention to detail
B)With a lot of people
C)IN a hurry
A
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
More people should learn to speak a foreign language.
A. Knowing a foreign language is helpful for travel. B. Some scientists have taught apes to use basic sign language.
C. Older people have a harder time learning foreign languages than younger people.
D. People who know a foreign language tend to do better in school.
A and D
***DOUBLE***
Robert said to Shaniqua, "Just because I'm ugly doesn't mean you can hate me." Shaniqua walked out of the room.
3rd person
An article discussing why the keto diet is better than other diets.
Persuade
hey also brought several European maladies. The natives of North America had never before been exposed to these strange new diseases.
Diseases / Bad things / sicknesses
The strength of the army was greatly diminished by outbreaks of disease
To get smaller/weaker
More schools should have cheerleading teams.
A. Cheerleaders wear uniforms in many different colors.
B. Cheerleading can build strength and balance.
C. Cheerleading builds confidence and encourages teamwork.
D. Cheerleading is full of risks and dangerous stunts
B and C
First person: My