Point of view and author's purpose
The author’s point of view reveals the author’s ____________ or _______________ toward a certain subject.
thought; feelings
Read the following selection and determine the point of view.
The stars seem brighter tonight. The night sky seems deeper. I gaze through the telescope and stare into the wonder of the cosmos. As I turn the focus knob back and forth, something catches my eye. It is appears to be some kind of spacecraft, but it doesn't look like any that I've seen before. It seems more advanced.
What is the author's point of view?
a. the author is very curious and amazed by the nighttime sky
b. the author believes looking into space is boring
c. the author is indifferent about the nighttime sky
a. the author is very curious and amazed by the nighttime sky
The average school day for kindergartners is getting longer, and it's paying off in improved reading skills. Public schoolchildren who attended kindergarten for a full day showed more improvement than those enrolled in half-day programs.
Which statement would the author agree with?
a)The school day should be longer
b) Having shorter days improves learning
a)The school day should be longer
Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?
a. to entertain you with a story about artists
b. to teach you how all artists become famous
c. to convince you to attend an art program
d.to explain how to paint a sunse
c. to convince you to attend an art program
To save water, consider installing a rain barrel. Begin by drilling a hole in the top of a large, plastic barrel. Drill a second hole on the side of the barrel, about two inches from the top. Drill a third hole in the base. Fit pipe adapters into the holes. These will later be fitted to a hose so that you can access the water for your lawn or garden.
What is the author's purpose?
a. inform
b. persuade
c. entertain
d. explain
a. inform
What is the definition of Author's Purpose?
a. Why a reading passage was written
b. Descriptive details about a person, place, or thing.
c. Figuring out something that is not directly stated in a reading passage
d. figuring out the meaning of unknown words from other words
a. Why a reading passage was written
People are fascinated and frightened by snakes. When I find a snake nearby, I choose to learn about it.The internet can give people quick information on snakes: the name, level of danger, living habits, and favorite places.The most valuable information for people is information that tells if the snake is poisonous or not.
What is the author's point of view?
a. the author believes snakes are dangerous and should be killed immediately
b. the author believes people should be more informed about snakes
c. the author believes all snakes are poisonous
b. the author believes people should be more informed about snakes
I wonder who made gym class mandatory? He was a great guy! It is a welcome break from sitting in chairs. In a recent poll, gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students. I wish there was gym class more often!
Which statement do you think the author would agree with?
a)The time for recess should be longer
b) Recess should be given for shorter time periods
a)The time for recess should be longer
What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
a)Persuade
b)Inform
c) Entertain
a)Persuade
Define the Author's Purpose "to inform".
a. A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
b) A reading passage that has many descriptive details.
c)A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
d) A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries to convince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.
a. A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
When an author shows how he or she feels about the topic on which they are writing it is called ____________ ____________.
Author's purpose
or
Author's perspective
Perspective
The stars were burning brightly in the night sky. The evening breeze felt cool on my skin. It was the last night of summer break and I was calm, oddly calm. It's not that I was excited to go back to school. I wasn't. School is a lot of work for me. But I was excited to see my friends again, and I knew that she would be there.
What is the speaker's point of view about the upcoming day?
a.the speaker is excited to start school
b. the speaker is excited to see his or friends at school, but not too interested in the school work
c. the speaker is dreading having to go back to school
b. the speaker is excited to see his or friends at school, but not too interested in the school work
The deer population has grown tremendously in recent years.Each year at hunting season, hunters are able to help control the deer population and
prevent many deer from starving.
What is the author's perspective?
a) The author favors deer hunting
b) The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment
c) The author does not favor deer hunting
d) The author loves deer
a) The author favors deer hunting
What is the author's purpose?
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.
a) to Inform
b) to Entertain
c) to Persuade
a) to Inform
Did you know that smiling is actually easier than frowning? It takes many more facial muscles to frown than to smile. In fact, smiling is also better for your health. When you smile, your sending a message to your brain that you're happy. So, make sure to smile! :)
What is the author's purpose?
a. To persuade the reader that frowning is easier than smiling.
b. To describe how frowns create wrinkles.
c. To encourage readers not to smile.
d. To inform readers on the benefits of smiling.
d. To inform readers on the benefits of smiling.
What are the three reasons for writing?
a. Persuade, Inform, Entertain
b. Personal, Interview, Entertain
c. Persuade, Irony, Entertain
d. Personal, Inform, Evolve
a. Persuade, Inform, Entertain
The biggest perpetrators, surprisingly, are not robbers and burglars. Rather, they are rogue employees, pilfering everything from stock inventory and office supplies to company accounts and confidential data. More than $13 billion in losses -- almost half of Florida's annual total -- are attributed to those inside jobs, the study said. State officials said they are launching a campaign to inform the public and business community about the problem.
What is the author's point of view about workers who steal?
A. They are good for Florida businesses, according to the reports issued.
B. They should be fired immediately and prosecuted for their crimes.
C. They are worse than burglars and robbers when stealing from businesses.
D. They should lose income from their employers since they are thieves.
C. They are worse than burglars and robbers when stealing from businesses.
I love to watch birds! It always amazes me
how they can build those nests! I like to leave
scraps of hair and yarn out for them to find.
They'll use these things and weave them into a
nest. Being a parent is a hard job, and the birds
can use all the help they can get.
What is the author's perspective?
a. Humans should help birds build their nest
b. Humans should never interfere with wild animals
c. Birds are interesting animals
d. Birds use lots of things to build their nest
a. Humans should help birds build their nest
Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?
a)to tell a story about a boy who worked hard
b. to teach how to play basketball
c)to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
d)to explain the rules of basketball
a)to tell a story about a boy who worked hard
Read the following text.
Have Some Summer Fun!
The Cass School summer carnival in January is a special event everyone should attend. First of all, there are activities for everyone. This year, one classroom had a fi shpond for little kids. Another room painted a clown with a huge mouth on a board for a beanbag toss. Other rooms had shoe scrambles and relay races. Secondly, each room gives prizes like yo-yos, bug-eyed glasses, and light-up pens. Winning a prize always adds a little excitement to each activity. The best part is the clown contest. It is pretty funny to see how students become clowns using old clothes, face paint, wigs, big clunky shoes, and wild ties. Adults and kids laugh and laugh at the clowns. For a little summer fun in January, the Cass School carnival is worth a visit.
Based on this text the author most likely is trying to -
a)persuade
b)inform
c)entertain
d)express
a)persuade
Define each purpose for writing
persuade
inform
entertain
Persuade means to make people agree with you
inform means to share or tell someone information about a topic
Entertain means to get people excited/enjoy something
The discovery of a wild coyote in late 1997 in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call. The United States has a serious coyote problem! From their traditional enclaves in the western desert, these opportunistic canines have now invaded the entire continental United States. They have taken over parks, farms, vacant lots, and now perhaps the downtown areas of major cities. Homeowners report losing cats and dogs to the beasts, and young children are under attack. Enough is enough. Since humans are the only natural enemy of coyotes, we demand that state and federal agencies institute coyote trapping programs. That is the only way to decrease the number of coyotes to a manageable level.
a. The author loves coyotes and thinks everyone should adopt one.
b. The author feels coyotes are dangerous
c. The author feels that humans are the problem
d. The author is neutral
b. The author feels coyotes are dangerous
Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness
of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean
water, polluting the dolphins' environment.
What is the author's perspective?
a)The author's favorite animal is a dolphin
b)The author thinks that humans harm dolphins
c)The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous
d)The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.
b)The author thinks that humans harm dolphins
Read the following excerpt from Holes by Louis Sachar
There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. There once was a very large lake here, the largest lake in Texas. That was over a hundred years ago. Now it is just a dry, flat wasteland. There used to be a town of Green Lake as well. The town shriveled and dried up along with the lake, and the people who lived there. During the summer the daytime temperature hovers around ninety-five degrees in the shade— if you can find any shade. There's not much shade in a big dry lake. The only trees are two old oaks on the eastern edge of the "lake." A hammock is stretched between the two trees, and a log cabin stands behind that.
The author's primary purpose for writing this excerpt is to -
a. Persuade readers to visit Camp Green Lake
b. Inform reader about the features of a real camp
c. Entertain readers with details about the fictional camp
d. Express
c. Entertain readers with details about the fictional camp
My neighborhood, Tranquil Village, is a wonderful place. It is a clean and safe place to raise children. The only thing missing is a neighborhood park. Our children need a place to play that is not only clean and safe but also close to home. Parents are busy people—they work, they take their children to school, and they vote. The parents of Tranquil Village ask you, as their City Council representative, to vote in favor of establishing a park in Tranquil Village.
What is the purpose of this paragraph?
a. To convince the audience that Tranquil Village is a nice place to live
b. To convince the audience to vote in favor of establishing a park in Tranquil Village
c. To inform the audience that the writer lives in Tranquil Village
d. To show that parents in Tranquil Village are busy
b. To convince the audience to vote in favor of establishing a park in Tranquil Village