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Underline details that help you figure out the author's purpose. Then, answer the questions.  \nHint: Each purpose is used once!  \n\n| Passage \\#1:\u003Cbr>I support having a four-day school week because I believe it will make school a happier and better place for everyone. If we could get one extra day off each week, we would have more time to rest. Rest helps our brains work well, so when we come back to school, weare ready to learn and have fun.\u003Cbr>Teachers would also benefit from the extra day off. They could use the extra time to plan lessons and prepare activities that make learning more fun and interesting. If teachers have more time to prepare, they could explain things in ways that help us understand |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| our lessons better. | |\n\nA four-day week would also give us more time for fun and hobbies. You could draw pictures, play sports, read your favorite book or even try something new like playing a musical instrument or baking with your family. This extra time could help you discover cool new talents and interests. It would be like getting a little mini-vacation every week!  \nAlso, families could enjoy more time together. With an extra day off, you might be able to go on a fun outing or spend more time at home playing games. More family time makes us feel loved and happy, which would help us do even better in school.  \nIn summary, a four-day school week means more rest, more fun, better lessons and happier families. I believe this change will help everyone learn and grow in lots of ways!  \nWhat is the author’s purpose? Circle one.  \nPersuade Inform Entertain  \nWhy did you choose this purpose? Explain with evidence from the text!  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nPassage \\#2:  \nOnce upon a time, there was a friendly ghost named Boo-Boo who loved to play silly tricks. Boo-Boo wasn’t scary at all—he even wore a goofy bow tie that made him look extra funny! He liked to make everyone laugh, especially when the moon was bright.  \nOne night, Boo-Boo floated into a cozy house. When the family woke up, they saw their plates and cups dancing on the table, and even the forks were doing a little jig! Instead of being scared, they giggled and whispered, \"Boo-Boo is at it again!\"  \nBoo-Boo also visited the local school. During class, he floated in and wrote funny messages on the chalkboard, like “Boo who? Boo who?” The teacher and students laughed at his silly drawings, which looked like dancing squiggles.  \nSometimes, he hid behind curtains or under tables and popped out with a tiny “Boo!” that made everyone jump and then laugh. Every night, the town eagerly waited to see what funny trick Boo-Boo would play next.  \nWhat is the author’s purpose? Circle one.  \nPersuade Inform Entertain  \nWhy did you choose this purpose? 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