Author's Purpose and Point of View

I went to the store to buy a present for my mother. This sentence is written in..

• 2nd person POV

• 1st person POV

• 3rd person POV

Author's Purpose: What are the three reasons authors write?

• To Persuade, Inform, and Entertain

• To Preach, Identify, and Entertain

• To Perform, Ignore, and Enjoy

You must wait twenty minutes before frosting the cinnamon buns. This is written in..

• 1st person POV

• 2nd person POV

• 3rd person POV

Jordan and Mackenzie went to the park. This is written in..

• 2nd person POV

• 1st person POV

• 3rd person POV

Which of the following is an example of an author's point of view?

• The author's point of view is when they agree with the main character's in the story.

• The author's point of view is the physical location where the author wrote the book.

• The author's point of view is the author's opinion or attitude towards a subject.

• The author's point of view is the font style and size used in the book.

The discovery of a wild coyote in late 1997 in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call. The United States has a serious coyote problem! From their traditional enclaves in the western desert, these opportunistic canines have now invaded the entire continental United States. They have taken over parks, farms, vacant lots, and now perhaps the downtown areas of major cities. Homeowners report losing cats and dogs to the beasts, and young children are under attack. Enough is enough. Since humans are the only natural enemy of coyotes, we demand that state and federal agencies institute coyote trapping programs. That is the only way to decrease the number of coyotes to a manageable level.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW?

• The author loves coyotes and thinks everyone should adopt one.

• The author feels coyotes are dangerous and should be exterminated (eliminated).

• The author feels that humans are the problem, since coyotes are a natural part of creation.

Read the paragraph below and choose two options that best show the author's point of view regarding why people follow influencers.

• People follow influencers because they like their style.

• People follow influencers as a way to keep up with what’s trendy.

• People follow influencers because they like the companies they advertise for.

• People follow influencers because they are well-liked celebrities.

Which of the following might NOT be good strategy questions to ask in order to find out the author's point of view or perspective?

• Based on the title, why do think the author wrote this selection?

• How did the author influence your response to the selection?

• Was the author’s purpose specifically stated?

• Does the author enjoy chocolate cake?

The author's Point of view is also known as...

• Author's Wish

• Author's Perspective

• Author's Idea

• Author's Purpose

I think all students should go to school year round (all year). As an educator, I see many students lose knowledge they have gained from the previous year over the summer. I also see that many students have a hard time getting back into a school routine when it begins again in the fall. I feel school should continue year round with more short breaks (vacation) for students in between.

• school should be held year round (all year)

• the school year should be shorter

• kids should have a longer summer break