RI6: Author's Purpose Independent Practice

The main reason he or she creates a piece of writing.

The author's personal view point on a subject.

An author's way of persuading the reader to think like he or she does.

She bravely took the role over and worked with Congress

She announced to the American people the situation.

An "elaborate deception" to take over power.

"deception"

"misled"

"hijacking"

"dishonest"

The author expresses his purpose by using negative words and phrases that accuse Edith Wilson of wrongdoing and lead the reader to believe she was not a good person.

The author expresses his purpose by using positive words and phrases that lead the reader to think of Edith Wilson as heroic and presidential.

Edith Wilson did the right thing in exercising her husband's presidential powers.

Edith Wilson is rightly remembered as the first female president of the United States.

Edith Wilson deserves to be praised for serving her country.

Edith Wilson should not be honored by history for her deception.