Author's Perspective (MC)
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.
The deer population has grown tremendously in recent yers. Each year at hunting season, hunters are able to help control the deer population and prevent many deer from starving.
What is the author's perspective?
1. The author favors deer hunting
2. The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment
3. The author does not favor deer hunting
4. The author loves deer
Which piece of evidence proves that the author's perspective is that the military is honorable?
1. "In the mid 1800's George Jackson was born to a wealthy family in Paris."
2. "As a boy, he was sent to school to learn painting, drawing, and sculpture."
3. "He joined the military after school, but his love for art remained during his honorable service to his country."
3. "He joined the military after school, but his love for art remained during his honorable service to his country."
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.
Many cities hav aquariums that have adopted orphaned dolphins found in the ocean. Many of these dolphins were wounded and would not have survived alone. Because of the kindness of humans these animals are alive today.
What is the author's perspective?
1. The author thinks that people are harmful to dolphins.
2. The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.
3. The author loves dolphins.
4. The author is not a fan of dolphins.
2. The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.
Which piece of evidence does not prove the authors perspective that spring is the best season for an outdoor field trip?
1. "I have the perfect place to take our class - the zoo."
2. "Spring is the best season for an outdoor field trip."
3. "After we learn about animals in the classroom, it would be valuable to experience the animals for ourselves at the zoo and see the different habitats created for them by the zookeepers."
4. "Most museums are boring and everyone falls asleep during a play or musical performance."
4. "Most museums are boring and everyone falls asleep during a play or musical performance."
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.
Landfills are overflowing with the garbage created by fast food restaurants and individuals too lazy to wash their dishes. The earth is becoming polluted. Wouldn't it be nice if people would go back to eating at home and washing dishes?
Which statement do you think the author would agree with?
1. People should not use disposable products
2. People should never wash dishes
3. People should only use disposable products
1. People should not use disposable products
Which two words prove the author's perspective that children should not own cellphones?
1. benefit
2. distraction
3. danger
4. luxury
2 and 3 (distraction & danger)
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 author'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's perspective is that they think that paper plates are wonderful.
I love to watch birds! It always amazes me how they can build those nests! I like to leave scraps of hair and yarn out for them find. They'll use these things and weave them into a nest. Being a parent is a hard job, and the birds can use all the help they can get.
What is the author's perspective?
1. Birds use lots of things to build their nest
2. Humans should never interfere with wild animals
3. Humans should help birds build their nest
4. Birds are interesting animals
3. Humans should help birds build their nest
Which piece of evidence proves the author's perspective that owning cellphones can be a good thing?
1. "Children, especially teenagers, can be extraordinarily elusive and can disappear with their friends for hours without notifying anyone."
2. "While others say that allowing a child to have a cell phone is a bad idea, I disagree."
3. "During the summer, many kids will go to the park or hop on over with some friend to eat lunch somewhere."
4. "Mobile phones can be very discreet if turned off or on to silent."
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.
I wonder who made gym class mandatory? He was a great guy! It is a welcome break from sitting in chairs In a recent poll, gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students. I wish there was gym class more often!
Which statement do you think the author would agree with?
1. The time for recess should be longer
2. Recess should be given for shorter time periods
1. The time for recess should be longer
Which piece of evidence proves the author's perspective that filling dog toys with cotton is dangerous?
1. "Cotton allows for dog toys to be more comfortable."
2. "Dog toys should be soft squishy."
3. "Cotton can get stuck in dogs throats."
3. "Cotton can get stuck in dogs throats."