Author's Perspective
Deer are beautiful creatures. They are so graceful to watch as they run through the forest. It's hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.
What is the narrator's perspective?
a.The author likes deer hunting.
b.The author thinks there are too many deer.
c.The author does not like deer hunting.
d.The author thinks deer harm the environment.
c.The author does not like deer hunting.
St. Augustine was founded in 1565 by Pedro Menendez de Aviles.
Fact or Opinion?
This is a FACT. It explains when (1565) and who (Pedro Menedez de Aviles) founded the city.
You can tell the narrator's or a character's point of view by what they say or do in the story?
True or False?
True
OUTDOOR KITCHENS Many houses in early St. Augustine had outdoor kitchens. When people cooked outside, the house was kept cool because the smoke did not come into the house. This was a wonderful idea!
The answer is the writer viewpoint regarding outdoor kitchen is Positive :) The author says the idea was "wonderful".
Cut Corners
a.cutting corners of your project
b.when something is done badly to save money
c.hiding in a corner
b.when something is done badly to save money
Kathy's parents made her attend a baby-sitting workshop before she could baby-sit her neighbor's five-year-old son, Matthew. It seemed as soon as his parents left, Matthew fell and hit his chin on the coffee table. Without panicking, she remembered what she learned in her baby-sitting class and applied first-aid.
The author wants to show that
a. Matthew should not run in the house.
b. Kathy is ready to baby-sit.
c. Kathy needs to attend more baby-sitting workshops.
b. Kathy is ready to babysit.
St. Augustine is an amazing city! It is the most exciting city in America!
Fact or Opinion?
The answer is OPINION. It uses words like "amazing" and "exciting" to describe the city.
The author's perspective is how the author _______ about the topic.
feels
SOLDIERS In early St. Augustine, most men were soldiers. This job did not pay much money. Soldiers had to risk their lives and work long hours at the fort. Their families were very poor and did not own many things.
The author's viewpoint towards being a soldier is NEGATIVE :( The author writes the job "did not pay much" and "soldiers risked their lives and worked long hours".
The icing on the cake.
a.the icing on the cake was delicious
b.I like the icing of the cake
c.something that makes a good situation even better
c.something that makes a good situation even better
Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean, polluting the dolphins' environment.
What is the narrator'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.
Pedro Menendez de Aviles was a Spanish explorer who founded St. Augustine. He came to drive out the French colony in North America.
Fact or Opinion?
The answer is FACT. It explains who founded St. Augustine (Menendez de Aviles) and why he came to America (to drive out the French colonists).
Is this literal of non literal language?
Time to let the cat out of the bag.
Non literal. There is no cat in the bag.
PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER In early St. Augustine, families raised chickens, cows and goats for food. Everyone worked together nicely and helped each other. It gave the settlers a great sense of community.
The author feels POSITIVE :) towards people working together in early St. Augustine. The author writes that people "worked together nicely" and they had a "great sense of community".
You crack me up.
a.you make me laugh
b.you hurt me
c.you woke me up
a.you make me laugh
I wonder who invented paper plates? He was a clever guy! Imagine having to lug heavy glass plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again. What a great invention!
What is the narrator's perspective?
a. The author thinks that paper plates are bad for the environment.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
c. The author wishes there was a larger variety of paper plates.
d. The author wants the reader to use paper plates more often.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States. It was built 450 years ago.
Fact or Opinion?
The answer is FACT. It explains that St. Augustine is the oldest city because it was founded 450 years ago.
What is literal language?
The text means exactly what it says. The meaning is clear.
GETTING WATER Living in early St. Augustine was challenging. Families had to dig wells for drinking and cooking. Everyday, colonists had to get up early and lower buckets to bring up fresh water. It was a difficult job!
The author feels NEGATIVE :( about life in early St. Augustine. He writes that it was "challenging" and "difficult" for the colonists to get water.
In one ear and out the other.
a.I am listening
b.I hear the sound on one side and then the other
c.I am not listening
c.I am not listening
Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked.
What is the author's perspective?
a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
b. Gorillas are mean animals.
c. Gorillas don't like other animals.
a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
The Castillo de San Marcos is an amazing fort created to protect the city of St. Augustine. It is the best fort ever built!
Fact or Opinion?
The answer is OPINION. It has the words "amazing" and "best".
What is non literal language?
The text doesn't mean what it says. There is a hidden message.
LIFE IN EARLY ST. AUGUSTINE Life in St. Augustine was an adventure. Families worked together to get everything they needed. They farmed, raised animals for food and traded in open markets. It was a simple and exciting way of life!
The author feels POSITIVE :) about life in early St. Augustine. He writes that it is an "adventure" and that it was a "simple and exciting way of life".
The ball is in your court.
a.You like to play basketball
b.you are responsible for your own decisions
c.you own the ball
b.you are responsible for your own decisions