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- Q1A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle.InformPersuadeDescribeEntertain30s
- Q2A website saying a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle's home. The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.InformPersuadeExplainDescribe30s
- Q3Do you want to be an artist? Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. Enroll today in our program. We guarantee you will be painting like a pro in two weeks! Just 59.95.EntertainInformExplainPersuade30s
- Q4What are the 5 main purposes an author writes? (PIE_ED)Persuade, Involve, Explain, Entertain, DescribePredict, Inform, Entertain, Elaborate, DetailProclaim, Invent, Entertain, Explain, and DescribePersuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain, Describe30s
- Q5Instructions and manuals are examples of what author's purpose?DescribeInformPersuadeExplain30s
- Q6Kids should definitely have homework every night. Homework helps you learn the skill you are working on. We should definitely have homework every night!InformPersuadeEntertainDescribe30s
- Q7First, mix together 1/3 cup warm water, 1/2 cup Elmer's glue, and Kool-Aid coloring. Next, stir thoroughly and set aside. Then, mix together 3/4 cup warm water and Borax. Last, roll the mixture into a dough.InformDescribePersuadeExplain30s
- Q8The apple pie was fresh out of the oven. The cinnamon smell danced in my nose. The crust was flaky and tasted like butter. The apples were still slightly crunch and tasted like heavenInformPersuadeEntertainDescribe30s
- Q9One day, Kiki found out her fidget spinner was magic. She could make a wish and it would come true. Her first wish was to turn her little brother into a frog. When he started croaking, she knew it was magic!EntertainPersuadeInformDescribe30s
- Q10The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters.DescribeExplainInformEntertain30s
- Q11Joe had been fishing for two hours. Suddenly there was a pull on his string. He stood up and leaned too far out. Just then, there was a yank on his line. Joe fell overboard and landed in the water. Joe and his friends would never forget that day.ExplainEntertainInformDescribe30s
- Q12Rosy had the best time making Valentine cards for her friends. She used red and white paper, heart stickers, markers, and glitter. Her cards were beautiful and her friends were going to love them.InformDescribeExplainEntertain30s
- Q13A book about different types of sea animalsPersuadeExplainDescribeInform30s
- Q14a text about the taste and smell of pizza.ExplainEntertainPersuadeDescribe30s
- Q15First, remove the back of the remote and take out the batteries. Then, insert the new batteries. Make sure positive and negative ends meet. Last, put the cover back on.InformDescribePersuadeExplain30s