nonfiction
After more than 150 years, he's still the tallest president in U.S. history.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This young wizard with a lightning bolt scar attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Who is Harry Potter?
If a text includes instructions, statistics, and definitions, this is likely the author's main purpose.
What is to inform?
This punctuation mark is used to separate items in a series, or to set off introductory clauses.
What is the comma?
"The bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, has a wingspan of up to 7 feet. It primarily feeds on fish and builds some of the largest nests in the bird kingdom, which can weigh over 1,000 pounds. The female typically lays one to three eggs per year."
Read each passage and determine the author's primary purpose (to Persuade, Inform, or Entertain)
To Inform
This city was destroyed in 79 CE due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
What is Pompeii?
n the classic fairytale "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," Goldilocks tries three bowls of this common breakfast food.
What is porridge?
The primary purpose of a fictional story featuring dialogue, character development, and a suspenseful plot.
What is to entertain?
This part of speech describes an action, state, or occurrence.
What is a verb?
"You should not shop at massive grocery store chains because they hurt local businesses and the community's unique character. By shopping locally, you help your neighbors and ensure a vibrant, diverse marketplace. Make the switch today and support your community!"
To Persuade
This man was the first ruler of the Mongol Empire.
Who is Genghis Khan?
This friendly, overall-wearing character with a large circular stomach loves honey and lives in the Hundred Acre Wood.
Who is Winnie-the-Pooh?
A historical document written primarily to make the reader believe a specific event was right or wrong is serving this purpose.
What is to persuade?
This type of sentence contains two or more independent clauses, usually joined by a coordinating conjunction like "and," "but," or "or."
What is a compound sentence?
"Once upon a time, in a far-off kingdom, lived a princess who was bored of royal life. She secretly disguised herself as a baker's apprentice and soon found adventure, friendship, and excitement she never imagined existed outside the palace walls."
To Entertain
The Berlin Wall fell in November of this year.
When is 1989?
This blue tang fish with short-term memory loss is the friend of a clownfish named Marlin in a popular Pixar movie.
Who is Dory?
This is the purpose of a non-fiction text that uses strong adjectives and presents only one side of an argument.
What is to persuade?
The words "he," "she," "it," and "they" are all examples of this part of speech that replaces a noun.
What is a pronoun?
"Directions for Use: Insert the batteries into the designated compartment, ensuring the correct polarity (+/-). Press and hold the power button for three seconds until the indicator light turns green. The device is now ready for operation."
To Inform (or Instruct)
Headings in this 1854 work, a primary example of non-fiction Transcendentalist literature, include "Solitude" and "Brute Neighbors."
What is Walden?
This literary orphan asked for "more" gruel in a famous scene from a Charles Dickens novel.
Who is Oliver Twist?
A recipe or assembly manual aims for this purpose by providing sequential steps.
What is to instruct (or inform)?
This punctuation mark indicates possession, such as in the phrase "the student's book" or "the children's toys."
What is the apostrophe?
I believe that the school year should be extended by two weeks. This extra time would allow students to master core concepts, give teachers more flexibility in their lesson plans, and ultimately improve overall academic performance in our district."
To Persuade