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Author’s purpose refers to the reason that
      Reading Skill: Author’s Purpose                                                                                            an author writes a story. The purpose is

                                                                                                                                 often stated at the beginning or the end of
                                                                                                                                 the story. Other times, the students must
                                                                                                                                 infer the purpose.
      Choose and write the correct words to complete the sentences.





         Clue                   In the morning, Rick _________________ Ms. Harper and talks to her

             1                  about last weekend.





         Clue                   In math class, Rick turns on a _________________ on Rickbot and


             2                  gives an answer to a math problem.




         Clue                   In the cafeteria, Rick shows his _________________ to Jenny and


             3                  laughs at her joke.




                                                           The author tries to describe what Rick can do thanks
           Author’s Purpose
                                                           to _________________.





                           lunch                 greets                 Rickbot                                                                               light




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