Author's Purpose
This is the author's purpose when they are writing to convince others of a particular point of view
What is to persuade?
Before reading the passages, you should do this with the questions.
What is preview the questions?
Florida is home to an amazing array of fish, wildlife, and the habitats in which they live and thrive. These multitudes of species are dependent upon natural habitats such as tropical coral reefs, and the grasses of the Everglades. Which central idea is being developed with this excerpt?
A. The beauty of Florida’s tropical reefs.
B. Florida’s wildlife and their habitats should be protected.
C. The expense of maintaining habitats for wildlife in Florida.
D. Photographers love the wildlife and their habitats found in Florida.
What is B. Florida’s wildlife and their habitats should be protected?
Clues that hint at what might happen later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
The purpose of text features within a nonfiction text
What is to help understand and location information easier within a text?
This is the author's purpose when they are writing to enhance the general knowledge of the reader about something new
What is to inform?
These are two ways you can use your scrap paper during the AIR test.
What are notetaking, essay outline, summarizing passages, picking out evidence?
Athletes of the past and present have played a huge role in giving young people a voice and inspiring them to take action. Rock the Vote is teaming up with those in the sports world to empower and inspire a new generation. What is the central idea of this excerpt?
A. The importance of playing a sport.
B. Rock the Vote inspires young people to vote for athletes who want to run for office.
C. Athletes can help inspire young people to vote.
D. The connection between rock music and playing sports.
What is C. Athletes can help inspire young people to vote?
The perspective from which events are told (e.g., first person, third person, etc.)
What is point of view?
The receiver buckled under the pressure and dropped the ball. Which dictionary definition BEST matches the word “buckled” in this sentence?
A. a flat frame with a hinged pin
B. to join the ends of a belt or strap
C. to yield or collapse from stress
D. to bend out of shape
What is C. to yield or collapse from stress?
The author's purpose of this passage:
The board will meet again on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed budget. A vote will be taken at the conclusion of the meeting. All interested parties should attend.
What is to inform?
The structure you should use for your multi-paragraph response
What is ABC, RACE x3, XYZ?
Hospital volunteers work without pay in health care settings, under the supervision of nurses. Their work is difficult, but they persevere. Hospitals are grateful for their volunteers. Most have openings for this position. Which is a summary of the excerpt?
A. Hospital volunteers work harder than other volunteers.
B. Volunteers are needed at every hospital.
C. Hospital volunteers work just as hard as nurses.
D. Hospital volunteers work hard and are greatly appreciated.
What is D. Hospital volunteers work hard and are greatly appreciated?
The storyline consisting of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
What is plot?
Of these options, an author may develop the story by
a. using a specific point of view
b. using a specific text structure
c. describing the setting and conflict
d. all of the above
What is D. all of the above?
S.E. Hinton's purpose for writing The Outsiders
What is to entertain?
The goal of writing an argumentative essay on the AIR test is this.
What is to convince the reader?
Candy wrappers, cups, and other items on the ground, entangled in tree branches, or floating in water can wash away the enjoyment of spending time with your friends and family. Littering should have serious financial consequences. What does this excerpt infer?
A. Families should spend time together.
B. Litter on the ground is worse than litter in the water.
C. Fines should be given to those who litter.
D. Litter in the water is dangerous to marine life.
What is C. Fines should be given to those who litter?
how certain details add to the story and make it deeper
What is development of a story?
Write a thesis statement for this writing prompt:
Analyze the impacts of the American Revolution on the colonists.
What is: The impacts of the American Revolution on the colonists included __, ___, and ___.
The author's purpose of this passage:
More and more schools these days are requiring students to wear uniforms. Is this a wise decision? Although they do lend an air of professionalism, most people would agree that they come at the cost of self-expression.
What is to persuade?
When quoting texts from multiple passages, be sure to do this when introducing the quote.
What is state which text the quote is from?
What is the difference between central idea and theme?
What is theme is the lesson or moral of the story while central idea is the main point that the author wants you to learn in the text?
A feeling that a writer creates for the reader
What is mood?
Write a thesis statement for this writing prompt:
Determine whether or not skateboarding should be allowed in public places.
What is: Skateboarding should (not) be allowed in public places because __, ___, ___.