Perspective

The dew on the grass wet my running shoes. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a constant pattern of light beats. I synchronized my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing else but the next step and keeping my tempo. I flew over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.

What is the author's perspective on running?

• The author believes that running is a time to think.

• The author dislikes having to run.

• The author likes to run but would rather be doing something else.

If you're 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 actively participating in your education and should try to explain the material in a different way. If you're still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You're worth it. Don't give up on yourself.

What is the author's perspective on asking for help?

• 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.

• The author believes that you should ask for help if you don't understand.

"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!"

The author's point of view on recess is that...

• recess is good for children

• recess is boring

• we shouldn't have recess

• recess is a bad idea

I wonder who made gym class mandatory. He was a great guy! It's a welcome break from sitting in chairs. In a recent survey, gym class was the favorite subject of elementary school students. Physical education reinforces the importance of health, exercise, and staying active. All schools should offer a physical education class.

What is the author's perspective?

• The author feels that physical education is an important class for all schools

• The author feels that physical education should only be offered in secondary level schools.

• The author has no perspective

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

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

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.

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.

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

Author's perspective refers to the unique combination of...

• ideas, values and beliefs

• tone, diction, and voice

• tone, purpose, and syntax

• voice, style, and imagery