Author's
Point of View
Point of View
Many students enjoy having longer lunch periods at school. It gives them more time to relax, talk with friends, and finish their meals. Longer lunches can make the school day more enjoyable.
What is the author’s point of view?
Positive
The author's purpose is the writer's ______ for writing.
Reason or Motive
The board will meet again on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed budget. A vote will be taken at the conclusion of the meeting.
What is the author’s purpose?
To inform
What is the author’s purpose in a Nike TV commercial/ad?
To persuade
Name the three main author's point of view categories we learned about.
Positive
Negative
Neutral
The new homework policy requires students to complete assignments every night. Homework is collected the following day and graded by the teacher. The policy applies to all grade levels.
What is the author's point of view?
Neutral
Name the three main author's purpose categories we learned about.
P- Persuade
I- Inform
E- Entertain
The winner of the contest will be announced on Thursday. Jenny thought to herself, “How can I wait that long? If my project doesn’t come in 1st place, I will never live it down.”
What is the author’s purpose?
To entertain
What is another name that can be used interchangeably with "point of view"?
Perspective
The author praises community service and encourages students to volunteer.
What is the author's point of view?
Positive
The author believes school uniforms limit students’ ability to express themselves. Wearing the same clothes every day can feel boring and frustrating. Uniforms also make students feel less comfortable at school.
What is the author's point of view?
Negative
Name two types of text where the author's purpose might be to entertain us.
Stories, plays, novels, poems, essays, articles.
When diagramming a sentence, a vertical line is drawn between the subject and the verb. Adjectives and adverbs are placed below the horizontal line.
What is the author’s purpose?
To inform
When the author’s background influences their point of view, the author can be referred to as _______.
biased
The author supports school uniforms but admits there are drawbacks.
What is the author's point of view?
Positive
Group projects are meant to help students learn cooperation skills. In reality, some students end up doing most of the work while others contribute very little. This can make group work frustrating rather than helpful.
What is the author's point of view?
Negative
Name two of the sub-categories of Inform
Explain, describe, show, teach, instruct, compare, contrast.
More and more schools these days are requiring students to wear uniforms. Is this a wise decision? Although they do lend an air of professionalism, most people would agree that they come at the cost of self-expression. It is important that students are able to express themselves and their individuality.
What is the author’s purpose?
To persuade
What is another word for neutral? It is used when we are not allowed to express our opinions in our writing.
Objective
Name two things we can look for when determining the author's point of view.
Author's purpose, position, facts, opinions, background, tone, words, or phrases.
Homework can be very stressful for students. Many believe it is unnecessary. Homework can also cause a negative effect on student's motivation.
What is the author's point of view?
List at least TWO words that helped you choose whether this author's point of view was positive, negative, or neutral.
Negative
Stressful, Unnecessary, Negative
Name two things we can look for when determining the author's purpose.
Is it explicitly stated, in the title, in the text features? Are there facts, opinions, sensory details? Did the text try to convince you?
First of all, the empty lot on Main Street is the perfect location for a dog park because it has plenty of trees. Maples, oaks, and birch trees fill the area with beauty and shade.
What is the author’s purpose?
To persuade
Explain how the author's purpose and point of view can effect each other.
Answers may vary.