Authors Perspective Formative Quiz

What are three reasons author's write a text?

• Predict, Inclusion, Excitement

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

• Purpose, Fun, Enjoyment

You are listing all the reasons your parents should let you have a smart phone. You are trying to ______ them.

• Inform

• Entertain

• Persuade

You tell your friends that 71% of Earth is covered in water. You are trying to _____ them.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

You tell your friend a story about a kangaroo who talks in a British accent. You are trying to ____ them.

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

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! 

What’s the author's perspective about gym class?

• Positive

• Negative

My class is going on a field trip today. Everyone is excited, except me. When I go on field trips I get sick on the bus and don't feel good the rest of the day. When lunch time comes I have to eat a cold, soggy sandwich. When it's finally over, we have long bus ride home.

What is the authors perspective about field trips?

• Postive

• Negative

Do you agree or disagree with the authors perspective? Why?

Write a paragraph (5 sentences) to entertain, persuade, or inform me about something.

How well do you understand authors perspective?

• 3

  I got this!

• 2

  I almost understand

• 1

  I need some help