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 perspective?

The author thinks that disposable products are wonderful.

The author thinks that disposable products are harming the environment.

The deer population has grown tremendously in recent years. 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?

The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment

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 perspective?

The author thinks that people are harmful to 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

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

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 gym should be longer

Gym should be given for shorter time periods

I wonder who invented putting water into plastic bottles? Water bottles are disposable which means that they can be thrown away. Landfills are overflowing with garbage because people are too lazy to fill a reusable cup with water. Recycling has been set up, but many people do not recycle all of the water bottles that they use. The earth is being polluted with all the used water bottles. What is the author's perspective?

People should not drink out of water bottles beacuse they are disposable.

People should drink out of water bottles becuase disposable things are good.

People should never drink water.

"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

The penny has outstayed its welcome in the United States. Pennies are obsolete. You cannot use a penny in most vending machines or to pay your way on most public transportation.

B)The author has a negative feeling about the topic.

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

Speed eating, also known as competitive eating, lasts about fifteen minutes. The person who can eat the most is declared the winner and usually receives a monetary prize.

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

B)The author has a negative feeling about the topic.

Landfills are overflowing with garbage created by people who are too lazy to recycle single use plastic water bottles. Those individuals should purchase refillable bottles or recycle the plastic bottles. It is easy to recycle and it is the responsible thing to do.

B)The author has a negative feeling about the topic.

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

Single-use bottled water is commonly derived from a municipal water source and goes through a purification process that uses charcoal filtration and reverse-osmosis.

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

B)The author has a negative feeling about the topic.

The biggest perpetrators, surprisingly, are not robbers and burglars. Rather, they are rogue employees, pilfering everything from stock inventory and office supplies to company accounts and confidential data. More than $13 billion in losses -- almost half of Florida's annual total -- are attributed to those inside jobs, the study said. State officials said they are launching a campaign to inform the public and business community about the problem. What is the author's perspective toward rogue employees?

C. They are worse than burglars and robbers when stealing from businesses.

A. They are good for Florida businesses, according to the reports issued.

B. They should be fired immediately and prosecuted for their crimes.

D. They should lose income from their employers since they are thieves.

The biggest perpetrators, surprisingly, are not robbers and burglars. Rather, they are rogue employees, pilfering everything from stock inventory and office supplies to company accounts and confidential data. More than $13 billion in losses -- almost half of Florida's annual total -- are attributed to those inside jobs, the study said. State officials said they are launching a campaign to inform the public and business community about the problem. The author would most likely agree with which of the following?

B. The public and business owners should be more observant and work to prevent employee theft.

A. Employees working in Florida should not be trusted.

C. Employees should be allowed to steal if they want to.

D. Employees should be fired immediately if they are even suspected of stealing.

Energy-efficient improvements not only make your home more comfortable, they can yield long-term financial rewards. Reduced utility bills more than make up for the higher price of energy-efficient appliances and improvements over their lifetimes. In addition, your home could bring in a higher price when you sell. What is the author's purpose?

To persuade the reader to make their home more energy-efficient.

To entertain readers by telling stories about energy.

To inform readers about energy efficient appliances.

To inform readers about the costs of energy-efficiency.

Energy-efficient improvements not only make your home more comfortable, they can yield long-term financial rewards. Reduced utility bills more than make up for the higher price of energy-efficient appliances and improvements over their lifetimes. In addition, your home could bring in a higher price when you sell. The author would most likely agree that:

B. Energy-efficient upgrades are worth the high upfront costs in the long run.

A. Energy efficient appliances are overpriced and not worth the cost.

C. Energy-efficient upgrades make no difference in a home.

The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds. What is the author's point of view on running?

The author believes running is a time to think.

The author dreads having to run.

The author likes running but would rather be doing something else.

Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything concerning. He wondered why Texas Joe had hollered like that. Texas Joe turned to him. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe. Red scowled at him in disbelief. "What was just here, Joe?" he asked. Red was angry with Texas Joe for disturbing his sleep for no apparent reason. Which statement would Red agree with?

Believing you saw a ghost is crazy.

Ghosts are so cool. Be sure to wake me up if you see another.

If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself. What is the author's perspective on asking for help?

The author believes you should ask for help if you do not understand.

The author believes that no one should ask for help.

The author's perspective on asking for help is to keep trying until you get it no matter how long it takes.

Pete didn't feel like doing homework. He felt like playing baseball. He grabbed his mitt off the shelf and began to fantasize about being out in the field. His fantasy was interrupted shortly by the opening of his bedroom door. It was his mom. She started to yell, "Pete, you're not failing baseball class! You're failing math class! You need to study. Put the mitt away!" Pete put the mitt away, and he started doing his math homework. What is the mom's perspective on homework?

Homework is more important than baseball.

Homework is a waste of time. Pete should be playing baseball.

Homework is not as important as baseball.

As I buckle my seatbelt, safety instructions are broadcast over the inflight system. A stewardess models the actions in sync with the broadcast. I turn to my right. An extremely large man is snoring. He looks like he is about to fall onto my shoulder. I look to my left. I see a young man listening to loud punk music. I can hear it as though I was the one wearing headphones. I sigh and pull up my tray table as instructed. This is going to be a long flight. The author of this passage is about to fly in an airplane. What is the author's perspective about this flight?

The author is dreading being stuck between these two men.

The author is excited about his trip.

The author is excited to talk to the men that he's sitting next to.

Carrie and Kylie giggled. Neither of them knew what they had just found. They thought that they had discovered a cool looking rock. They had no idea that they were holding a real life dinosaur egg. This surprise would dawn on them later, when they brought the egg home. Carrie was using the egg as a paperweight, so she kept the egg under her desk lamp. But this egg would soon hatch, and Carrie and Kylie were about to have the adventure of a lifetime. What is the author's perspective on Carrie and Kylie finding the dinosaur egg?

The author thinks that finding the dinosaur egg will lead to many fun times.

The author thinks it was a big mistake and they should take it back.

The author thinks that they are silly for thinking it was just a rock.

"Jack! Annie! Please clean up your room! We have guests coming over," mom yelled down the hallway. Jack and Annie looked at each other and rolled their eyes. Jack said, "why can't we just close our doors? That would be so much easier than cleaning up this mess." Annie shrugged and got to work on her room. She didn't want the guests to see her room in such a mess. What is Annie's perspective on cleaning her room?

Cleaning up is important before guests come over.

Cleaning her room is a waste of time.

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?

Longer school days improves learning

The average school day for kindergartners is getting longer, and it's having an effect on our students. Public schoolchildren who attended kindergarten for a full day may be improving their skills, but at what cost? Young children are spending too much time in structured learning and returning home exhausted and with little time for learning life skills at home. Which statement would the author agree with?

We should not have longer school days

We should have longer school days.

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. PE reinforces the importance of health, exercise and staying active. Every school should offer a PE class. What is the author's perspective?

The author feels that PE is an important class for all schools

The author feels that PE should be offered in the junior high level schools only.

Author's Perspective

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What are the three reasons an author has for writing?

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Purple, Indigo, Exercise

Geographical, Ideological, Medium Type

This is not the answer

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the definition of persuade?

the text will include information intended to teach the reader something.

the text will tell a story and/or describe characters, settings, or events.

he/she will want you to believe his/her position.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the definition of inform?

the text will tell a story and/or describe characters, settings, or events.

the text will include information intended to teach the reader something.

he/she will want you to believe his/her position.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the definition of entertain?

the text will tell a story and/or describe characters, settings, or events.

the text will include information intended to teach the reader something.

he/she will want you to believe his/her position.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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. Becoming a parent is a hard job, and the birds can use all the help they can to get ready.
What is the author's perspective?

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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 perspective?

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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 perspective?

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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Author's Perspective

50 questions

What are the three reasons an author has for writing?

What is the definition of persuade?

What is the definition of inform?

What is the definition of entertain?

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 perspective?

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 perspective?

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 perspective?

The deer population has grown tremendously in recentyears. 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?

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 perspective?

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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 perspective?

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 perspective?

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 perspective?

The deer population has grown tremendously in recent
years. 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?

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 perspective?