Author's Purpose
What does it mean when an author writes to inform?
The author wants to give information and facts
What is a fact?
Something that can be proven with evidence.
What is a heading?
Like a title for a small part of a text.
How are Abigail Adams and Michelle Obama similar in both texts?
a: Both women helped make their husbands president
b: Both women became a First Lady of the USA
b: Both women became a First Lady of the USA
What does the word shiver mean in this sentence:
When it is cold, I shiver.
a: color b: shake c: event
b: shake
What does it mean when an author writes to entertain a reader?
The author writes to interest a reader. (or a similar answer)
What is an opinion?
Something that a person feels or thinks but can't be proven with evidence.
Under which heading would you find information about what happened in Michelle Obama's life when she became the 44th First Lady of the United States?
White House
How are the early events of both Abigail Adams and Michelle Obama's lifes similar?
a: The both married a man named John
b: They were both intelligent young ladies.
b: They were both intelligent young ladies.
(show me your evidence)
What does the word value mean in this sentence:
The value of the toy is $2.
a: amount b: volume c: empty
a: amount
What does it mean when an author wants to persuade a reader?
The author wants to convince the reader towards their opinion or point of view.
(or something similar)
Which one could be the opinion of an author?
a: That car is too expensive.
b: The sun is a star.
a: That car is too expensive.
Under which heading would you find information about who Abigail Adams married?
A Loving Family
Compare both timelines; find one major event that is different at the end of the timelines.
Michelle Obama is still alive.
What does the word vacant mean in this sentence:
The vacant parking lot had no cars.
a: clean b: full c: empty
c: empty
What is the author's purpose of the text Abigail Adams: A Courageous First Lady?
a: to entertain the reader with a story
b: to inform the reader about events in her life.
b: to inform the reader about events in her life.
Which piece of evidence can support the author's opinion that "The Obama's did so much!"
a: "Michelle's initiatives also focused on promoting health, with the Let's Move program"
b. "The couple welcomed two daughter, Malia and Sasha"
a: "Michelle's initiatives also focused on promoting health, with the Let's Move program"
In what year did Michelle Obama graduate from Princeton University?
1985
How are the events of Abigail Adams and Michelle Obama's family lives different in both texts?
Compare this section of both texts.
Michelle Obama married Barack Obama and had two daughters. Abigail Adams married John Adams and has four children.
or something similar to this
What does the word crane mean in this sentence:
The crane stood near the water.
a: a machine b: a bird c: a car
b: a bird
What is the author's purpose of the text Michelle Obama?
a: to inform the reader about all the things Michelle Obama has done so far in her life.
b: to explain how the reader can become a first lady.
a: to inform the reader about all the things Michelle Obama has done so far in her life.
Which sentence from the text states the author's opinion?
a: Abigail Adams made a lasting impact on American history.
b: Abigail Adams believed in equal rights for women.
a: Abigail Adams made a lasting impact on American history.
What did Abigail Adams do right before 1770?
Beginning in 1766, Abigail wrote letters for women's rights.
From the texts how are they also different?
Abigail Adams advocated for women's rights but Michelle Obama worked on programs for education and veterans.
Abigail was a caring and supportive wife and mother. Michelle prioritized her family.
Abigail Adams advocated for women's rights but Michelle Obama worked on programs for education and veterans.
What does the word delivered mean in this sentence:
The mail was delivered to the place.
a: cooked b: showed c: given
c: given