Author's Purpose
What can be the Author's purpose. There is three answers in total. Think of the acronym P.I.E.
To persuade.
To inform.
To entertain.
What is the genre called in which an author write about a persons life?
Biography
Which of the following is NOT a text feature.
A. Headings
B. Timelines
C. Problem and solution
D. Maps
C. Problem and solution
Are these words synonyms or antonyms?
Fast and speedy.
Synonyms
What does the Greek root word "tri" mean in the word tricycle?
"Tri" means three.
Three wheels.
If you were reading a story about lions what would be the author's purpose?
To inform you about lions.
What is the genre in which an author write a story with a problem and solution that can be made up or real, but has real list characters, settings, and events?
Realistic fiction
What type of information can the text feature maps add to the information in the story?
Maps can show where something happens in the world. They can show towns, cities, countries, etc.
Are these words synonyms or antonyms?
Sleepy and tired
Synonyms
What does the Greek root word "hydr" mean in the word hyrdate?
"Hydr" means water
Hydrate means to absorb water.
If you were reading a story about a girl who just got a new job in New York City and she was so excited, what would be the author's purpose?
To entertain you.
What is the genre in which an author is trying to persuade you to think the same as they do? They will give evidence and reasons to support their opinion.
Argumentative text.
What does the text features timelines show?
Timelines show events happening in chronological order from beginning, middle, and end.
Are these words synonyms or antonyms?
Hate and love
What does the Greek root word "bio" mean in the word biography.
"Bio" means life.
Biography means to write about someones life.
Read the following story and identify the author's purpose.
There are so many types of dogs in this world, but one dog is clearly the best type. That type of dog is a corgi! They have short little legs, cute ears, and fluffy butts. They are great companions and have so much energy. If you think that any other type of dog is the best, you are wrong!
To persuade you to love corgi's.
Read the following story and identify what genre it is.
Roblox is a great game because it enables users to make their own games and provides them with a fresh gaming experience. They design challenging, entertaining, and daring games. Roblox provides a platform for its users to create, publish, and play their own games. Roblox also makes it simple to convert a project into a multiplayer online game and that's why it might be the best game ever!
Argumentative text.
What is one of the text features that shows data to help give more information about a text.
Tables, bar graphs, charts, pie graphs, pictographs, etc.
What is a synonym for the word huge?
Ginormous, gigantic, big, large, humungous.
What does the Greek root word "bi" mean in the word bicycle?
"bi" means two.
A bicycle is a bike with two wheels.
Read the following story and identify the author's purpose.
When you go to a zoo, there are many different types of animals from all over the world. There are giraffes from the Sahara, penguins from the Arctic, and monkeys from the Jungle. A Zoologist knows a lot about all of these animals and is the perfect person to take care of them. They all have to live in very specific environments, even if those environments can't be found in the United States.
The author's purpose is to inform you about zoo animals and their environments.
Read the following story and identify what genre it is.
I was walking down the street one day when I met a celebrity! Her name was Selena Gomez and I used to watch her on TV when I was little. She makes so many great songs and even has a beauty line. When I saw her walking down the street I was so nervous, but I had to ask for a picture! When I did, she was so nice. It was the best day ever!
Realistic fiction.
What is the text feature that labels different parts of something.
Diagrams
What is an antonym for the word crazy.
Sane, level-headed, calm, responsible.
What does the greek root word "chron" mean in the word chronological?
Chronological is something that happens in the order of time. (Beginning, middle, end).