RI.8.6
I can identify the author’s _________ of ___________ and ____________ in
informational text.
point, view, purpose
What is the author's purpose?
An author’s reason for writing.
Differ
to be unlike or dissimilar
I can analyze conflicting __________________ on the same topic and identify the ________________ and _________________ between the
informational texts.
viewpoints, similarities, differences
What is the correct answer to question #1 and why is it the correct answer?
C - While this wouldn’t solve the problem entirely, it would help prevent students from wasting so much time reviewing lessons learned the previous year.
This is correct because it shows the author's opinion on summer breaks, specifically talking about wasting time during the school year, and catching up after a long summer break
What is a way to abbreviate point of view?
POV
What are the 3 types of author's purposes?
entertain, inform, persuade
Conflicting
to clash or to be incompatible
I can use a ________ _________ to compare and contrast 2 texts.
Venn Diagram
What is the correct answer to question #2 and why is it the correct answer?
D - to argue in support of a revision to the traditional school calendar.
This is correct because the goal of the author is to try and persuade or argue for others also to change their school calendar
Name a synonym for point of view.
opinion, view, belief, attitude, feeling, sentiment
talk someone into, coax, convince
Medium
the way in which information is communicated
similarities, differences
What is the correct answer to question #3 and why is it the correct answer?
B - our camp grove fills and thrills with the glorious light
This is correct because it shows how John Muir really enjoyed his experience, while Jerome K. Jerome did not.
Name a synonym for point of view.
opinion, view, belief, attitude, feeling, sentiment
Name a synonym for inform.
tell, let someone know, notify, apprise, advise, announce to, educate
Informational Text
text that is factual; non-fiction
I can analyze the __________________ of information presented in diverse ________________.
purpose, media
What is the correct answer to question #4 and why is it the correct answer?
C - Muir was in awe, while Jerome was annoyed.
This is correct because Muir enjoyed his time and Jerome did not. This statement accurately portrays each person's experience.
What is the definition of point of view?
The way an author looks at a topic or subject and their attitude toward it.
Name a synonym for entertain
amuse, divert, distract, delight, please, charm, cheer, beguile, interest, fascinate
Evidence
the facts or information that prove something to be true
What are these? Infographic, Slideshow, Article, Podcast, Video
Media
What is the correct answer to question #5 and why is it the correct answer?
A - By providing an exmaple of how he was motivated to dress nice
This is correct because the speaker explicitly provides the example of when he was motivated to dress nicely. He doesn't do any of the other options in his presentation.