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Identifying the Author’s Purpose

Reading in English

Assessment

Read the paragraph and answer the main idea questions.

A. Reading

B. Comprehension
Sender: Hotel Suites Supreme
Subject: Hotel Confirmation 1. Which is the author’s primary purpose?
Recipients: jaredswanson@mailme.com
a) to persuade the reader
b) to inform the reader
Enjoy your stay in Montreal! c) to entertain the reader
Your confirmation # is: 88889007980
2. What clues are in the reading to help you find the
Hotel Suites Supreme author’s purpose?
3300 Boardwalk Place
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8

Check-in Friday, Dec 3 (after 4:00 pm)
Check-out Sunday, Dec 5 (before 12:00 pm) 3. What type of text is this?

• 1 room

• 2 queen beds 4. Does the reading have a secondary purpose?
• Guests: 2 adults, 2 kids

• Kids eat free

• Hotel amenities: restaurant, breakfast buffet, 5. Is the author neutral?
gym, indoor pool, business centre,
mini-golf nearby

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booking calendar

Thank you for choosing Hotel Suites Supreme.
See you soon!

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