POV

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 to 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 point of view?

• Humans should help birds build their nest

• Humans should never interfere with wild animals

• Birds are interesting animals

• Birds use lots of things to build their nest

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 author's point of view?

• The author favors deer hunting

• The author thinks there are too many deer

• The author does not favor deer hunting

• The author thinks deer harm the environment

Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness

of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean

water, polluting the dolphins' environment.

What is the author's point of view?

• Thea author's favorite animal is a dolphin.

• The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.

• The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous.

• The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.

I wonder who

invented paper plates? He was a

clever guy! Imagine having to lug heavy plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again.

What is the author's point of view?

• The author thinks that disposable products are harming the environment.

• The author thinks that disposable products are wonderful.

Many cities have 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 point of view?

• The author thinks that people are harmful to dolphins.

• The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins .

• The author loves dolphins.

• The author is not a fan of 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?

• People should not use disposable products

• People should never wash dishes.

• People should only use disposable products.

   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?

• The time for recess should be longer
• Recess should be given for shorter time periods

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

"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!"

The author's point of view in this passage is ..

• positive feeling about spring break

• negative feeling about spring break

• has no opinion about spring break

• doesn't care about spring break

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

"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!"

The author's view point about recess is that...

• recess is good for children

• recess is boring

• we should not have recess

• recess is a bad idea

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

The average school day for kindergartners is getting longer, and it's paying off in improved reading skills.  Public schoolchildren who attended kindergarten for a full day showed more improvement than those enrolled in half-day programs.  
Which statement would the author agree with?

• The school day should be longer
• Having shorter days improves learning

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CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9