Author's Perspective
Define author's perspective
Opinions, beliefs, and bias that influence writing.
What happens and why it happens
cause & effect
To make a great chili, you must season it early and often.
2nd person
What is the text feature that lists events in the order they happen horizontally?
timeline
To have a large amount of something
abundant
Tofu is a product that is becoming very popular as a low-calorie, cholesterol-free meat substitute. Formerly it was found exclusively in Oriental markets and health food stores, but today tofu can be purchased in most supermarket produce departments. This white, delicious, cheese like substance is made from the condensed milk of soybeans. It is extremely high in protein and low in sodium. Tofu is almost tasteless by itself, but it can be easily mixed into sauces and soups; it can even be made to imitate scrambled eggs. What is the author's perspective? Use text evidence.
The author is biased towards eating tofu. They said tofu is delicious.
An issue and ways to solve it
problem and solution
Name ONE pronoun for each of the POVs
first: I, me, we
second: you
third: he, she, they, them (not names, names are not a pronoun)
Why do these things always happen to me?, Brad wondered. First I forget an important meeting, and nobody reminds me until it’s over. Then my boss dumps a big project on my desk and wants it done by yesterday. And to top everything off, I leave my wallet on the bus. What is the tone?
self-pitying, upsetting, complaining
to show skill or cleverness
ingenuity
Have you heard of Taylor Swift? Of course you have. She is one of the most popular singers in our nation today. She started off as a country singer but switched to pop and has been killing it. She is beautiful and has a voice of an angel! What is the author's perspective? Use text evidence to support your answer.
The author's opinion is that Taylor Swift is very talented. They said she is killing it as a singer.
Define sequence
Events in the order they occur throughout a passage or story.
If it was up to me, I would choose the white car.
first person
The meat was tough, the soup was cold, and the pie was clammy. When the waitress came by to ask how everything was, I just looked up at her and rolled my eyes. Enough said. What is the tone?
Annoyed, frustrated, let down
The author's attitude towards a subject is the?
tone
During the tragedy of 9/11, many people lost their lives. This was an event that will forever be marked as the worst things in history. Without the help of firefighters, police, and brave volunteers, even more people would have suffered. Each year, we remember those who suffered because of this horrific event. What is the author's perspective? Use text evidence.
The author thinks 9/11 is the worst thing to happen in the US. They used words such as tragic and horrific.
What is the graphic organizer we use when comparing and contrasting?
Venn diagram
Amy was looking forward to girls night out, but the others in her group of friends were secretly hoping that the monthly outing would get cancelled.
3rd person
I knew that if I gave up now, everything I worked for would be for nothing. I studied for years, got good grades, and worked my tail off to get into the college of my dreams. I have been working two jobs and applied for scholarships because I knew I wanted to have a bright future. But this final exam might have been too much for me to handle. I take a deep breath and turn it over. I see a C staring back at me. I am officially a doctor! What is the tone?
Determined, joyful, hardworking
beauty and balance in shape and appearance
*Unit 2 cycle 4 vocabulary
symmetry
In my hometown, the mayor decided to build a wall of honor for those who went on to do great things. For example, there are doctors, veterans, and astronauts names' on the wall. This serves are a reminder to push yourself further than you originally thought you were able. I am thinking about making a small wall for myself to include my personal goals. What is the author's perspective? Use text evidence.
The author is biased towards having a wall or something similar to push yourself. He said to push yourself and personal goals.
Write a descriptive sentence about spring time.
Ex. The blooming flowers were emerging from the stone hard ground, filling the earth with vibrant colors.
I hope that you will come to understand just what it is about Jim that sets him apart from other politicians.
1st person
She stared out the window on the rainy day. There isn't anything left for her to complete inside so she lays her head down as the streaks fall. A deep sigh fills the room. She somberly lays her head down and wishes for the day to zoom by. What is the tone?
Depressing, gloomy, upsetting
to hide something from view
**Unit 1, cycle 3 vocabulary
obscure