Author's
Point of View
Point of View
School lunches should include more fruits and vegetables because students need healthy food to learn.
What is the author’s point of view?
School lunches should be healthier.
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 different ways an author can feel about a topic.
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Many students enjoy playing video games. However, spending too much time gaming can affect grades and sleep. Students should set limits on their gaming time.
What is the author's point of view?
Video games should be limited.
Name the five main author's purpose categories we learned about.
P- Persuade
I- Inform
E- Entertain
E- Explain
D- Describe
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
Although social media helps people stay connected, it can also create pressure to look or act a certain way. Young people should be careful about how much time they spend online.
Does the author have a positive, negative, or mixed point of view about social media?
Mixed, but cautious/concerned about social media.
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
Zoos provide visitors with the opportunity to learn about animals. However, wild animals should not have to spend their lives in small spaces for human entertainment. Animals belong in their natural habitats.
What is the author's point of view?
The author believes wild animals belong in natural habitats, not zoos.
What does a text need to have in order to be considered informational
Facts and Details, Information about Events and/or People
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
Which word means presenting information fairly without including personal opinions?
Neutral
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.
An author states: "Although electric cars are expensive to purchase, they are a smart investment because they reduce pollution and help protect the environment."
What is the author's point of view, and what two details support it?
The author supports electric cars because they reduce pollution and help protect the environment.
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.