Author's Purpose
What are the 4 types of Author’s Purpose?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Describe
What is theme?
Theme is the life lesson and universal truth that is learned throughout the text.
Emma spent weeks building a model volcano for the science fair. The night before the competition, her little brother accidentally knocked it over. Emma stayed up late rebuilding it and finished just before morning.
Which event is the conflict?
A. Emma enters the science fair.
B. Emma builds a volcano.
C. Her brother knocks it over.
D. She finishes rebuilding it.
C. Her brother knocks it over.
The classroom fell silent as the principal slowly stepped into the room carrying a clipboard.
How does the author's use of the word silent help develop the mood?
A. It creates a cheerful mood.
B. It creates a tense and serious mood.
C. It creates a playful mood.
D. It creates a peaceful mood.
B. It creates a tense and serious mood.
Read the paragraph.
(1) Mia walked into the library after school.
(2) She finds a book about space exploration.
(3) She checked it out and took it home.
What change needs to be made to sentence 2?
A. Change finds to found
B. Change finds to finding
C. Change She to Her
D. No change should be made.
A. Change finds to found
Freddy went to Six Flags on Saturday and rode all kinds of roller coasters. There were spinning roller coasters, upside down, and crazy coasters! He had so much fun!
What is the Author’s purpose?
Entertain because they mention going to six flags, there's no persuading, facts, or describing six flags.
Lena wanted to make the basketball team, but she missed several shots during tryouts. Instead of giving up, she practiced every afternoon with her older sister. A month later, Lena earned a spot on the team.
What theme is best supported by the story?
A. Basketball is fun.
B. Hard work can lead to success.
C. Siblings should help each other.
D. Sports are important.
B. Hard work can lead to success.
Tyler trained every day for the school mile run. During the race, he tripped near the finish line but quickly got back up and continued running.
How does this event develop the plot?
A. It introduces a new setting.
B. It creates a challenge that Tyler must overcome.
C. It resolves the conflict.
D. It introduces a new character.
B. It creates a challenge that Tyler must overcome.
Read the claim below.
Boxing should be banned as a professional sport.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim
a. Boxing promotes discipline, increases self-esteem, and encourages physical fitness.
B. Boxing glamorizes aggression and physical violence againt other people
Boxing glamorizes aggression and physical violence against other people
B
Read the paragraph.
(1) Carlos practiced his speech every afternoon.
(2) Because he wanted to do well at the competition.
(3) His hard work paid off.
What change should be made to sentence 2?
A. Add a comma after Because
B. Change wanted to wants
C. Combine sentence 2 with sentence 1.
D. No change should be made.
C. Combine sentence 2 with sentence 1.
Which statement is a theme?
A. Liam learns to ride a bike.
B. The story takes place in Texas.
C. Courage helps people overcome challenges.
D. Liam is 12 years old.
C. Courage helps people overcome challenges.
Miguel noticed that a new student sat alone every day at lunch. Even though he was nervous, he invited the student to sit with him. Soon, the student began making friends.
What message does the author most likely want readers to learn?
A. Lunch periods are too short.
B. Being shy is difficult.
C. Small acts of kindness can help others feel included.
D. Everyone needs many friends.
C. Small acts of kindness can help others feel included.
A character's bicycle breaks down during an important race. He chooses to keep running alongside the bike until he reaches the finish line.
How does this event MOST likely affect the plot?
A. It introduces the conflict.
B. It develops the character's determination.
C. It resolves the conflict immediately.
D. It changes the setting.
B. It develops the character's determination.
People should not keep wild animals as pets.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
A. Wild animals often carry diseases that are incurable—and sometimes fatal—in humans.
B. Certain states and cities have laws that allow for certain wild animals to be kept as pets.
A. Wild animals often carry diseases that are incurable—and sometimes fatal—in humans.
Marcus stared at the broken science project. "Well, that's just perfect," he muttered bitterly as he picked up the pieces.
What does the word bitterly most likely mean?
A. In a way that shows excitement
B. In a way that shows disappointment
C. In a way that asks a question
D. In a way that shows confusion
B. In a way that shows disappointment
I step outside. First, it's a quick, cold intake of breath, then a warm, cloudy exhale into the new winter day. Dots of ice—tiny, sharp, frozen drops land and vanish on my still-warm cheeks.
I am packaged in wool, fleece, and thick nylon on top, and my feet are sheltered in warm rubber boots. "Shhh shhh shhh," whisper my snow pants as I walk.
One inch of snow is everywhere now, and the quiet world says, "shush." Weightless crystals glint in the light around me. It is the first one—the first day of snow!
Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?
To describe the experience of going outside in the snow
A story follows a girl who spends months preparing for a science fair. When she loses, she learns valuable skills that help her succeed later.
Which theme is MOST strongly developed?
A. Winning is important.
B. Everyone experiences disappointment.
C. Success often comes from learning through setbacks.
D. Science fairs help students learn.
C. Success often comes from learning through setbacks.
Maria stepped onto the crowded subway platform, the screech of incoming trains echoing through the underground station. She clutched her sketchbook tightly, trying not to lose her balance as people rushed past her. She had never been in a big city before, and the noise and movement made her heart race.
How does the setting most influence Maria in this scene?
A. It makes her feel confident because she enjoys being around large crowds.
B. It causes her to feel overwhelmed because the busy environment is unfamiliar.
C. It inspires her artwork because she prefers quiet places to draw.
D. It encourages her to relax because the subway station feels peaceful.
B. it causes her to feel overwhelmed because the busy environment is unfamiliar.
After school, Maya rushed home to help watch her younger brothers while her parents worked late. When her friend called to invite her to the park, Maya sighed and said, "Maybe another time. I'm busy again."
Which sentence provides the strongest evidence that Maya wishes she had more free time?
A. "After school, Maya rushed home to help watch her younger brothers."
B. "When her friend called to invite her to the park..."
C. "Maya sighed and said, 'Maybe another time. I'm busy again.'"
D. "Her parents worked late."
C. "Maya sighed and said, 'Maybe another time. I'm busy again.'"
Read the paragraph.
(1) Emma looked out the window and gasped.
(2) A large flock of birds flying across the sky.
(3) She quickly called her brother over to look.
What change should be made to sentence 2?
A. Change large to larger
B. Insert was after birds
C. Add a comma after flock
D. Delete across
B. Insert was after birds
When Maya noticed several students sitting alone during lunch, she started a club where students could meet new friends. Within a few months, many students felt more connected to their school.
Why did the author most likely write this story?
A. To describe school lunch schedules
B. To explain how clubs meet
C. To show that one person's actions can positively impact a community
D. To persuade students to eat lunch together
C. To show that one person's actions can positively impact a community
analyzing characters’ actions, conflicts, and resolutions to infer the message or lesson
Sophia had spent weeks practicing for the school play. However, every afternoon she had to babysit her younger cousins while her aunt worked. As opening night approached, Sophia worried she wouldn't be prepared.
While talking to her friend Elena on the phone, Sophia admitted, "I don't think I can do both. I want to help my family, but I'm falling behind on rehearsals."
Sophia's aunt overheard the conversation. The next day, she arranged for another relative to help with babysitting twice a week so Sophia could attend rehearsal.
On opening night, Sophia confidently performed her role and received a standing ovation.
3. How does Sophia's conversation with Elena develop the plot?
A. It reveals Sophia's conflict, which leads to a solution later in the story.
B. It explains why Elena joins the play.
C. It shows that Sophia wants to quit the production.
D. It introduces a new setting.
A. It reveals Sophia's conflict, which leads to a solution later in the story.
Lena balanced schoolwork, chores, and babysitting every day. When her uncle offered to watch her younger brother for the evening, Lena smiled and said, "Now I can finally finish my project and get some rest."
Which sentence provides the strongest evidence that Lena has been feeling overwhelmed?
A. "Lena balanced schoolwork, chores, and babysitting every day."
B. "When her uncle offered to watch her younger brother..."
C. "Lena smiled..."
D. "'Now I can finally finish my project and get some rest.'"
D. "'Now I can finally finish my project and get some rest.'"
(1) The school talent show was only two days away.
(2) Maya practiced her dance routine every afternoon she wanted to be fully prepared.
(3) Her hard work helped her feel more confident.
What change should be made to sentence 2?
A. Add a comma after afternoon.
B. Replace wanted with wants.
C. Add a semicolon after afternoon.
D. No change should be made.
C. Add a semicolon after afternoon.