IXL | Identify the author's purpose | 6th grade language arts

Read the text.

Load the laundry into the washing machine and close the door tightly. Make sure not to overload the machine. Next, slide open the detergent drawer, add detergent, and then slide the drawer shut. Select the wash setting (whites or darks), temperature (hot, warm, or cold), and load size (small, medium, or large). Then, press the start button. The washing machine will stop automatically when the wash cycle is complete.

Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

to inform readers about the benefits of different temperature settings

to teach readers how to operate a washing machine

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Read the text.

As an actor, it is your job to deliver lines in a realistic way. However, you must first memorize them.

To begin, handwrite your lines, copying them exactly and focusing on every word. Then, record yourself reading them out loud and play them back repeatedly. You can listen while doing other activities. Next, cover the lines with a scrap of paper, say them, and check them.

Finally, ask someone to "run" your lines with you. Have the person hold the script and read the other roles as you recite your lines. Move around, experiment with your delivery, and allow yourself to make mistakes. Now, you are ready to perform!

Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

to teach readers how to learn lines for a play

to convince readers to try acting in a play

key idea

An author's purpose is what he or she hopes to accomplish with a given text. You can determine an author's purpose by looking at the types of words, phrases, and sentences that an author chooses to include.

When authors write to

persuade,

or convince, they often state their arguments or positions directly and provide evidence to support those positions. They may state their positions with words like

should,

must,

best,

worst,

and they may include a call to action, such as Contact your local representative today!

When authors write to

inform,

they often provide facts, definitions, examples, and details about a topic.

When authors write to

explain,

they often break down a concept or process into smaller parts or steps.

When authors write to

describe,

they often use sensory details to tell what something looks like, sounds like, or feels like.

solution

The author's purpose is to teach readers how to learn lines for a play.

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