JAN. 6--AUTHOR'S PURPOSE

Directions: first, watch the video on author's purpose. Then, read the anchor chart on author's purpose. After that, read over the directions of your assignment and begin working. 

AUTHOR'S PURPOSE: VIDEO

AUTHOR'S PURPOSE: ANCHOR CHART

**Make sure you read over the directions for the assignment twice. Think about what each question wants you to do. Answer the question fully (especially if it has more than one part!).**

Read the story. Answer the questions as you go along. Make sure to use text evidence to support your responses.

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What does the word league mean as it is used in the story?

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What is a synonym for the words stands?

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How is a league different from a team? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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How did Carl's neighbors help start the Little League?

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Do you think Little League is more popular now than in 1939? Explain.

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When players practice as a team, what are some ways they improve? Choose all that apply.

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How did fans show that they loved Cal Ripken?

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Who can join Little League?

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How old do the players have to be?

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What year were girls allowed to join Little League?

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How do you think fans affect (influence) the way teams play baseball?

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Why did Carl Stotz think baseball was good for kids? Use text evidence to support your answer.

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How can you tell that Carl's neighbors thought Little League was a good idea? Use text evidence to support your answer.

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Directions: first, watch the video on author's purpose. Then, read the anchor chart on author's purpose. After that, read over the directions of your assignment and begin working.

AUTHOR'S PURPOSE: VIDEO

AUTHOR'S PURPOSE: ANCHOR CHART

**Make sure you read over the directions for the assignment twice. Think about what each question wants you to do. Answer the question fully (especially if it has more than one part!).**

Read the story. Answer the questions as you go along. Make sure to use text evidence to support your responses.

What does the word league mean as it is used in the story?

What is a synonym for the words stands?

How is a league different from a team? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

How did Carl's neighbors help start the Little League?

Do you think Little League is more popular now than in 1939? Explain.

When players practice as a team, what are some ways they improve? Choose all that apply.

How did fans show that they loved Cal Ripken?

Who can join Little League?

How old do the players have to be?

What year were girls allowed to join Little League?

How do you think fans affect (influence) the way teams play baseball?

Why did Carl Stotz think baseball was good for kids? Use text evidence to support your answer.

How can you tell that Carl's neighbors thought Little League was a good idea? Use text evidence to support your answer.

What is the author's purpose for wrting this story?

Make sure you read over the directions for the assignment twice. Think about what each question wants you to do. Answer the question fully (especially if it has more than one part!).