Author’s Craft

Author’s purpose, point of view, reasons and evidence, fact vs. opinion, text structure and word choice.

Grades 3–5Page collecting1–6 players or teamsNo student loginsWorks offline

Try it free with your class: the demo runs right in your browser for 5 questions or 5 minutes, whichever comes first. No sign-up needed.

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What students practice

Author’s purpose, author’s point of view, reasons and evidence, fact vs. opinion, text structure, word choice, multiple accounts

Whole-class review on the smartboard, literacy centers, test prep, early finishers and sub plans. No prep and no student logins.

OAS 3.3.R.1, 6–7 · 3.7.R · 4.3.R.1, 6–7 · 4.7.R · 5.3.R.1, 5–7 · 5.7.R

Common Core: RI.3.6, 8 · RI.4.5–6, 8 · RI.5.5–6, 8

Open the game file in any web browser: Chromebooks, laptops or your smartboard. No accounts, no student logins and no internet needed once it's downloaded.
Enter the players or teams, then press Start.
Students take turns on one shared screen, so the whole class can play together on a projector or smartboard.
Each purchase includes the game file and a one-page Quick Start guide.