Authors Opinion

Fact or opinion?

I have the best mom in the world.

• Fact

• Opinion

Fact or opinion?

Ice skating is hard to get good at.

• Fact

• Opinion

Fact or Opinion?

Pizza is the best food.

• Fact

• Opinion

Winter is the best season ever. It's the only time you can go sledding or build a snowman.

• The author dislikes Winter.

• The author thinks Winter is boring.

• The authors favorite season is Summer.

• The author loves Winter.

What is the author's point of view here..."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."

• eating fast food is a good choice

• fast food should be avoided

• fast food is healthy food choice

• fast food tastes great

The perspective of an author often includes a bit of their _________.

• opinions

• doubts

• stories

• breath

The parade marched down the street. It was led by a caped drummer. He set a stately pace and tapped the accompanying rhythm. A marching band followed behind him, matching his pace. Behind the band were floats of all sizes and designs. Children and adults were riding on the floats, tossing out penny candies, streamers, and plastic prizes. The street was lined with people. The noises of revelry filled the streets. Everyone was sure to have a great time at the parade.

Which statement would the author of this passage most likely agree with?

• Parades are a waste of time.

• Parades are fun for everyone.

• Only kids enjoy parades.

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

The way the author views the topic of the text.

• perspective

• assumption

• sensory words

• entertain

a belief formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

• fact

• opinion

• describe

• explain