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 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 perspective?

Humans should help birds build their nest

Humans should never interfere with wild animals

Birds use lots of things to build their nest

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

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

Understanding Authors Perspectives

Authored by Margaret Anderson

English

7th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Author's Perspective is...

The author's position within a story.

The author's opinion about someone or something.

Facts about the author.

Language used to paint a picture in your head.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Point of view is...

The author's position within a story

The author's opinion about someone or something.

Facts about the author.

Language used to paint a picture in your head.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 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.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

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.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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 harming the environment.

The author thinks that disposable products are wonderful.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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 favors deer hunting

The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment

The author does not favor deer hunting

The author loves deer

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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 thinks that humans are helping dolphins

The author loves dolphins

The author is not a fan of dolphins

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

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Understanding Authors Perspectives

Author's Perspective is...

Point of view is...

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 havesurvived alone. Because of the kindness of humans these animals are alive today.What is the author's perspective?

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?

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?

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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?

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?

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?