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A title can often set the tone of the passage. Reading newspaper headings is one way to practice determining the author's purpose. In the activity below, read each headline and then select the purpose for the passage.

"Life found on Mars. Scientists discover new forms of life that once lived on Mars." "The Secret of the Mysterious Pendant" "A Laugh a Minute" "America's Best Educational Software"
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Persuade



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4th Grade Reading Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
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