Author's Perspective and Point of View

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 are interesting animals

• Birds use lots of things to build their nest

I wonder who made gym class mandatory? It is an excellent idea! It is a needed break from sitting in chairs. In a recent poll (study), gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students. I wish there was gym class more often! What is the author's viewpoint about gym class?

• positive, He/She supports there being gym class every day.

• negative, He/She is against there being gym class every day.

The author’s point of view reveals the author’s beliefs, personal judgments or _______________ toward a certain subject.

• attitudes

• clothing choice

• favorite foods

• hair styles

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

• The author feels that humans are the problem

• The author is neutral

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?

What is the author's point of view on the iPhone 7?

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• He thinks the iPhone 7 is the best invention yet.

• He thinks the iPhone 7 is the worst thing to happen to technology.

• He thinks that iPhone SE, 7, and/or 7 Plus is better and costs the same.

• He doesn't care about the iPhone 7.

An author's point of view is...

• the author's feelings about a topic

• who is telling the story

• how the reader feels about a topic

An author's perspective is

• the writer's opinion on the topic they're writing about

• what the passage is mostly or mainly about

• the message, lesson, or moral

Winter is the best season ever. It's the only time you can go sledding or build a snowman. What is the author's point of view about the topic?

• The author dislikes winter.

• The author thinks winter is boring.

• The author loves winter.

I never like it when they start to singing. Birthday parties are truly the worst! People singing, super sweet cake, and worst of all, presents. What is the author's point of view on the topic?

• The author enjoys birthday parties.

• The author does not like birthday parties.

• The author loves getting birthday presents.