Author's Purpose
Vocabulary
Author's Purpose
Short Answer
Essay
100
What are the three types of author's purpose?
to argue (persuade), to inform, to entertain
100
What does expedition mean?
an adventure or journey
100
What did the author write this passage? Give evidence from the text. Everyone should have a pet. Pets are very loving and affectionate. They help children learn responsibility. Pets give you unconditional love. Having a pet is a wonderful experience.
The author's purpose was to persuade/argue. The author gave reasons why everyone should have a pet and helped change the opinion of the reader.
100
What is the Popper's home address? In which town do they live?
432 Proudfoot Avenue, Stillwater
100
If you were Mrs. Popper, how would life at 432 Proudfoot Avenue change after Mr. Popper and the penguins left?
Many answers could be correct.
200
In the a piece of writing, what evidence does the author use to argue/persuade the reader?
the author is trying to convince the reader to agree with them and change their opinion
200
What does ventilating mean?
airing out
200
Why did the author write this passage? Give evidence from the text? There are three lights on a traffic light. The top light is red and that means stop. The middle light is yellow and that means caution. The bottom light is green and that means go.
The author wrote this passage to inform the reader. The author gives us facts and information about traffic lights and the reader learned what to do when you are at a traffic light.
200
What was the name of the penguin act and where did they perform?
Popper's Performing Penguins at the Royal Theater
200
Who do you think Mr. Popper would have rather wanted to free him from jail? Mr. Greenbaum or Admiral Drake? Why?
Either answer is correct, make sure to explain why.
300
In the a piece of writing, what evidence does the author use to inform the reader?
the author uses facts, about real people, places and events and the author is trying to teach you something
300
What does testimonial mean?
a public tribute to someone and to their achievements
300
Why did the author write this passage? Give evidence from the text to support your answer. Jim was unable to get to sleep. When he went to bed he cried. Tomorrow is his birthday party and it is going to be ruined. How can we go sledding with no snow? The next morning, when Jim got out of bed and ran to the window, he shouted with glee, "The snow has fallen and we can go sledding!" Jim was happy because now he can have his birthday sledding party.
The author wrote this passage to entertain the reader. The story is about a fictional boy and event.
300
How much was the bail to get the Poppers and the penguins out of jail?
$500+$1200=$1700
300
What what your favorite part of this book? Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Explain your favorite part of the book and why you would or would not recommend this book to a friend.
400
In the a piece of writing, what evidence does the author use to entertain the reader?
the author is telling a story (usually fiction), author is trying to make you laugh
400
What does humble mean?
not proud, modest
400
What is the author's purpose of a " Time For Kids" article on Killer Whales.
The author wrote the TFK article to inform us about killer whales. The author includes facts and information to help teach us about killer whales.
400
Why were the Poppers so poor?
Mr. Popper was a house painter and only worked from spring to fall
400
Do you think Mr. Popper was a good penguin owner? Explain why or why not? Use information from the text.
There are many answers to this question.
500
Why did the author write "Mr. Popper's Penguins"? Give evidence from the story.
The author wrote the story to entertain the reader. The story was fictional (not real) and was funny.
500
What does promptly mean?
quickly
500
What is that author's purpose for writing the book, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"? Give evidence from the text.
The author wrote that book to entertain the reader. It is a fictional story and makes the reader laugh.
500
Why were the Popper's late for the train?
Mr. Popper realized that all the penguins, the Popper's and their luggage would not fit in one taxi so they had to call another taxi. The taxis both wanted to be the first people to drop off the penguins so they began racing and got into a car accident which made them late for the train.
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