Author's Purpose
Author's P.O.V.
Fiction or Non-Fiction
Applying Author's Purpose
Miscellaneous
100
Name the three basic purposes authors have for writing.
Persuade, Instruct, and to Entertain
100
Name some words that express an opinion in support of a topic.
What is "for", "should", "pro", "supports", "wants", or "likes"?
100
Define fiction writing.
Fiction is a made up story- not true events, often written for entertainment.
100
Chocolate milk should not be allowed at schools. Every carton of carton of chocolate milk adds an extra eight grams of sugar to a child's diet; so it's possible to smuggle five extra pounds into a child's diet in chocolate milk alone during one year of school.
What is to persuade?
100
Where is Ms. DeFilippis teaching now?
At a middle school in Cicero
200
This is the purpose where author tries to convince you about a certain topic.
What is to persuade?
200
Name some words that would indicate an opinion against a view point.
What is "against", "shouldn't", "con", "doesn't support", "doesn't want", or "dislikes"?
200
Define Non-ficiton:
Non fiction is writing that contains true facts or instructional material about real events.
200
Imagine yourself as a wizard fighting on a plain in a battle for your life. Your opponent throws a lightning bolt at you. What do you do? I know what I would do. I'd send my dragon at them. This is the setting for the story I am about to tell you.
What is to entertain?
200
What are the dates of final exams this semester?
December 18, 19th and 20th.
300
This is the author's purpose that teaches about history, nature, or science (for example.)
What is to inform?
300
What is the author's point of view in this passage: "The trend toward full day kindergarten programs in public school is taking its toll on the young children of today. Recent studies showing improved reading skills may be misleading. The improvement in reading is unlikely to carry on as these children progress through elementary school."?
The author is AGAINST all day kindergarten.
300
Is a piece of writing about World War II battle statistics non-fiction or fiction?
Non-Ficiton
300
The internet is a large group of computers that are connected to each other. The internet is used to send information quickly between computers around the world. It has millions of smaller domestic, academic, business, and government networks and websites, which together carry many different kinds of information and services.
What is to inform?
300
What is the name of our principal?
Mr. Leden
400
This purpose is when the author wants you to enjoy the reading and use your imagination.
What is to entertain?
400
What is the author's point of view in the following passage: "I wonder who invented paper plates? They must have been a clever person! Imagine having to lug heavy plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again. Also, the use of disposable foodservice packaging is step toward preventing foodborne disease.
The author is in favor of disposable plates/utensils.
400
What type of reading material is a cook book? (Fiction or non-fiction?)
Non-Fiction
400
Should school uniforms be required? Some parents and educators say that uniforms help students focus on school instead of fashion. However, uniforms are costly. If families are spending money, they should be able to choose what they buy.
What is to persuade?
400
How many English credits do you need to graduate from Fenton?
8
500
The additional author purpose that tells you how to do something.
What is to instruct?
500
What is the author's point of view in this passage: "The ancient Geeks welcomed dolphins; spotting dolphins riding in a ship's wake was considered a good omen. Many cities have aquariums that have orphaned dolphins found in the ocean. Organizations such as the Mote Marine Laboratory rescue and rehabilitate sick, wounded, stranded, or orphaned dolphins, while others, such as the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, work on dolphin conservation and welfare. Many of these dolphins were wounded and would not have survived alone. Because of the kindness of humans these animals are alive today.
The author believes humans have had a positive impact on dolphins.
500
The Blackhawks have won 2 Championships- Fact or Fiction?
Fiction. They have won 3
500
Preheat your griddle to 375 or heat a nonstick saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
What is to instruct?
500
How many Championships do the Bulls have?
Six
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