PASSAGE PICKER
Section VI p. 91-117
p.3 par.4: "Redbirds ......say Biddy"
Question: Of the following what message is the author trying to express
in this passage?
a) all birds have baby birds
b) It is nearing spring time
c) all humans love their families
d) people should not pick up baby birds, their mothers will get mad.
Answer: C
Purpose: To persuade
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p.111 par 2: "Father may.....is occurring"
Question: What clues does the author give concerning Joey's view point?
Answer: "Father may not always be right"
Purpose: To persuade
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p. 107 par.3: "I watch......my mother"
Question: What does the author use to create a desire to read more
Answer: a sense of danger
Purpose: To entertain