What Opinion Does the Author

Identify the Author's Perspective or Viewpoint "Cheaters are people who take the easy way out. Those people don't deserve to move ahead in life and should be penalized for their actions."

• agree - positive

• disagree - negative

• neutral - has no opinion

(1) Karate is a martial art. (2) It was first developed in Japan. Today, people practice karate around the world. (3) Karate develops strength and discipline. (4) Many children start to learn karate at the age of five or six. (5) Karate is the best answer to most common health problems. (6)People can manage their injuries and illnesses by practicing this sport. Which sentence shows the author's opinion?

• Sentence 6

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 1

The author's opinion about a subject.

• point of view

• position

• credibility

• bias

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LAFS.7.RI.2.6

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

What is Author's Viewpoint?

• Describing the author's eyeball

• The readers opinion of the text

• The name of a book about writers

• The way someone sees something; perspective

What Opinion Does the Author

• The author's personal belief or judgment about a topic.

• The factual information presented in the text.

• The historical context of the text.

• The main characters in the story.

Which sentence indicates the author's opinion?

• The sky is blue.

• The book was published in 1999.

• The movie was incredibly boring.

• The Earth orbits the Sun.

What is the author's perspective in the statement: 'Technology is advancing too quickly for society to keep up'?

• Technology is beneficial.

• Technology is harmful.

• Technology is neutral.

• Technology is advancing at a perfect pace.

Identify the author's viewpoint: 'Reading fiction is a waste of time when there are so many factual books to learn from.'

• Fiction is valuable.

• Fiction is a waste of time.

• Fiction is entertaining.

• Fiction is educational.

What does the author imply in the sentence: 'Despite the challenges, renewable energy is the future of our planet'?

• Renewable energy is not important.

• Renewable energy is the future.

• Renewable energy is too challenging.

• Renewable energy is a thing of the past.