Question

1A. In this passage, Leonard Neeble has difficulty adjusting to his new school. What is the author's purpose for writing this story? CHOOSE AN OPTION BELOW

- persuade to be kind to new students
- explain how it feels to be unpopular in a new school
-entertain readers by describing a situation they can understand or possibly relate to
-give information about how to adjust to a new school
-More than one of the first four author purpose questions ( explain why you picked both)

1B. What evidence from the text supports the author's purpose that you chose? You must cite text evidence and explain HOW it helps your choice for the author's purpose. Write at least 1-2 to explain your ideas and claims. (The better explanation, the more points you will earn.)

2A. In this passage, Leonard struggles to adjust to his new school environment. It seems like nothing is going right for him. How would you characterize the main character Leonard Neeble? CHOOSE AN OPTION BELOW

-hopeless
-awkward
-isolated
-pessimistic
-unfortunate
-nerdy
-depressed
-embarrassed

2B. What evidence from the text supports the characterization that you chose? You must cite text evidence and explain HOW it supports your character trait choice. Write at least a paragraph to explain your ideas...the better explanation, the more points you will earn.

Answer 1

1A. In this passage, Leonard Neeble has difficulty adjusting to his new school.

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

• The author's purpose for drafting this story is to entertain the reader with a humorous tale.

CHOOSE AN OPTION BELOW:

- persuade to be kind to new students

- explain how it feels to be unpopular in a new school

- entertain readers by describing a situation they can understand or relate to

- give information about how to adjust to a new school

- More than one of the first four author purpose questions (explain why you picked both)

• I decided to go with both alternatives since they complement each other.