Author's Purpose
A story about a princess who becomes friends with an evil dragon.
To entertain
He was so famished that he ate three sandwiches in five minutes.
What does the word famished mean?
Very hungry
Both whales and dolphins are marine mammals that breathe air and nurse their young.
Which word in the sentence is a clue that the author is comparing whales and dolphins?
Both
What is theme?
The lesson or message of a story.
What does “preview” mean?
To view before
A textbook or directions usually has this purpose.
To inform
Mia was very generous, always sharing her snacks and helping her classmates.
What does generous most likely mean?
Giving
Cats groom themselves throughout the day, while dogs often rely on their owners for baths.
What is one difference between cats and dogs in this sentence?
Cats clean themselves, but dogs usually need help to get clean.
When Mia first met her new neighbor, she thought he was rude because he didn’t smile. But one day, she saw him helping an elderly lady carry groceries into her house. Mia realized he wasn’t rude at all; he was just shy.
Don't judge a book by its cover
The prefix “re-” means what?
To do again
What do the letters in PIE stand for?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
After a long hike, the campers were parched and eagerly searched for a stream.
What does the word parched mean?
Very thirsty
Apples are often eaten raw, while pumpkins are usually cooked before eating.
Is this comparing or contrasting? What is the clue word?
Contrast/ While
Lily loves drawing pictures. Sometimes, she feels frustrated when her drawings don’t turn out the way she wants, but she keeps trying because she loves drawing.
What is the theme?
Try your best even when things are hard
What does “disagree” mean?
To not agree
Unlike most big cats, lions are incredibly social animals that live in organized groups known as prides. Within each pride, lions cooperate by sharing hunting duties, raising cubs, and defending their territory from rivals.
What is the author's purpose? Explain your answer
To inform
When should a reader use context clues?
To identify the meaning of an unknown word.
Both hurricanes and tornadoes are powerful storms that can cause damage, but hurricanes form over warm oceans, while tornadoes form over land.
What is one similarity and one difference between hurricanes and tornadoes?
Both are dangerous storms, but they form in different places.
During the big game, the basketball team worked together to win. Each player passed the ball, helped defend, and cheered for each other. Even though they were nervous, they knew that by working as a team, they could succeed.
Teamwork leads to success
The student was misinformed about the date of the test and missed it.
What does the prefix "mis-" in misinformed suggest happened?
The student was told something incorrect.
After reviewing several studies on traffic safety, researchers concluded that individuals who wear seatbelts are significantly more likely to survive car accidents, especially in high-speed collisions. Always buckle up—even on short trips for your safety and others' safety.
What is the author's purpose? Explain your answer.
To persuade
Despite the storm, the lighthouse stood resilient, unaffected by the pounding waves.
What is the meaning of the word resilient?
Strong
Although both the piano and the guitar are string instruments, the piano produces sound by striking strings with hammers, whereas the guitar creates sound by plucking or strumming its strings.
Is this comparing or contrasting? What is the clue word?
Contrast/whereas
Ella was scared to speak in front of the class, but she knew it was important. With a deep breath, she stood up and shared her project. By the time she finished, she felt proud of herself for being brave, even though she was nervous.
What is the theme?
To have courage or be confident.
After months of planning, the engineers began the post-construction inspection.
What does the prefix "post" mean?