The California Quail: Author's Purpose

Read about state symbols, then work out why the author wrote it.

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State symbols are special things that represent each state in the United States.

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State symbols are special things that represent each state in the United States. They can be animals, plants, or even songs that show what is unique about that state. For example, the state bird of California is the California Quail.

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This bird is important to Californians because it is found all over the state and represents its natural beauty. State symbols help people learn about and celebrate their state’s history and culture.

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Why did the author most likely write this passage?

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Authors use examples to explain their ideas. Which sentence from the passage gives an example?

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