U1W5: Author's Point of View

TRUE OR FALSE?

An author includes ONLY their opinion in a text when arguing for or against an idea?

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE?

You're able to figure out the author's point of view by the feelings, beliefs, or opinion they share about a certain topic.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE?

The two stories we read this week, "Are Electronic Devices Good For Us?" and "The Future of Transportation," were Persuasive Articles.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE?

A counterpoint is when someone AGREES with your viewpoint.

• True

• False

AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW:

"Spring Break is a fun time of year. We gather with our family and eat delicious food. It is usually warm and my cousins and I play tag and swim! I look forward to it every year!" WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW?

• The author doesn't care about Spring Break.

• The author has positive feelings about Spring Break.

• The author has negative feelings about Spring Break.

AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW:

"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!" WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW?

• The author believes recess is good for children to have during school.

• The author believes recess is a bad idea.

• The author thinks we should not have recess.

AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW:

"Some people are afraid of bees, but without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers and fruits. Bees come to the plant to drink the nectar, and pollen on the plant sticks to the bee's feet. Bees leave some of the pollen on the next plant that they land on. This helps to make new plants." WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW?

• The author is afraid of bees.

• The believes bees are just pests.

• The author believes bees are helpful.

AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW:

"Cars are the best way for individuals to travel. They are far more comfortable than crowded trains or buses. Cars take us wherever we want to go, whenever we want to go, and without waiting for other passengers." WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW?

• The author believes cars are the best way to travel.

• The author believes trains and buses are the best way to travel.

• The author has no opinion on the best way to travel.

AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW:

"Many people eat fast food, especially when they are in a hurry. However, fast food is unhealthy. Many restaurants fry their food in grease, and do not offer fresh food on their menu." WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW?

• The authors thinks fast food is for people in a hurry.

• The author thinks fast food is an unhealthy option for people.

• The author thinks fast food tastes delicious.

AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW:

"Today we can read electronic versions of books with digital reading devices. Eventually, electronic books will become far more popular than printed books. With e-books, you need to carry only a digital reader. These devices are lightweight and take up very little space. They can store thousands of books!" WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW?

• The author believes e-books take up very little space.

• The author believes e-books are bad for the environment.

• The author believes e-books are a great way to read books.