Author's Point of View
I like sharks. There are many different types. Sharks are the greatest animals.
The author likes sharks.
What does the prefix un- mean?
Not
What is the theme of a story?
The moral or lesson learned by a character.
What is the main idea of a story?
What the story is mostly about.
What is the name of the leader of the Witches?
The Grand High Witch
What key words can help you find the author's point of view?
Think, like, or believe
What does the prefix re- mean?
To do again
Read "The Fox and the Grapes."
What is the theme?
It is easy to pretend that you don't want what you don't have.
Read "The Earth."
What is the main idea?
The Earth is round.
Where does the story take place? (setting)
England or the Hotel Magnificent
Which sentence shows the author's opinion?
Voting is a right that everyone has.
****OR****
Voting is the best way to make decisions.
Voting is the best way to make decisions.
The word "claimed" means "got."
What does "reclaimed" mean?
Got again
Read "The Fox and the Grapes."
What is a detail that supports the theme?
-He sat down and looked at the grapes in disgust.
-Called the grapes "sour."
Read "The Earth."
What detail supports the main idea?
-You can see the Earth is round from photos.
-Pythagoras theorized that it was round.
By putting a potion into the chocolates they will sell in their candy shops.
Which sentence shows the author's point of view?
Blythe is a fun place to live.
***OR***
Blythe is a city in California.
Blythe is a fun place to live.
The players had to recount their cards to make sure they got the correct amount.
What does "recount" mean?
To count again.
Read "The Fox and the Goat."
What is the theme?
Look before you leap.
Read "The Moon."
What is the main idea?
The moon's appearance depends on the sun and the Earth.
What is the name of the boy who never stops eating (who turns into a mouse that never stops eating?)
Bruno
Write a sentence that shows your point of view about going to school online.
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Finding that animal here is very unusual.
What does unusual mean?
Not usual.
Read "The Fox and the Goat."
What is a detail that supports the theme?
-The foolish goat now saw what plight he had gotten into.
-The thirsty goat immediately jumped in.
Read "The Moon."
What detail supports the main idea?
-The moon doesn't shine, it reflects the sun.
-The size of the moon depends on the sun and its orbit.
What country has the castle that belongs to the Grand High Witch?
Norway