Author's Purpose Cold Read- Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grade

pumpkin, ice, eggplant

persuade, inform, entertain

point of view, interests, examples

pickles, iguanas, eggs

to give you information, teach you facts

to get you to enjoy the story by trying to keep the reader's attention

trying to get you to do or try something

to give you information, teach you facts

to get you to enjoy the story by trying to keep the reader's attention

trying to get you to do or try something

to give you information, teach you facts

to get you to enjoy the story by trying to keep the reader's attention

trying to get you to do or try something

draw the reader into reading the passage.

clarify what the passage would be about.

teach the reader about math and science.

make the reader laugh.

inform the reader about the game show.

encourage the reader to watch television.

encourage the reader to try out for the show.

see if the reader is smarter than the average fifth grader.

to inform the reader about important subjects in school.

to encourage the reader to study.

to inform the reader about what kids learn about in Los Angeles.

to add an interesting detail to the passage.

This TV show will make Jeff Foxworthy a bigger star than he already is.

The show entertains people by showing kids may know more than adults.

It is a great TV show.

Quiz shows are more educational for kids than any other kind of show.

to entertain.

to teach people things that fifth graders know.

to give away money

all of the above.