Author's Position

What is the purpose of an author's position?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide factual information

• To entertain the reader

• To convey their perspective or point of view

When identifying an author's position, what should you consider? a) The author's background b) The author's tone c) The author's intended audience d) All of the above

• The author's favorite color

• The author's favorite TV show

• d

• The author's favorite food

Which of the following is an example of an author's position? 'I believe that climate change is a serious issue that needs immediate attention.' 'The weather today is sunny and warm.' 'The main character in my book is a detective.' 'I enjoy reading science fiction novels.'

• a

• b

• c

• d

What is the first step in identifying an author's position? a) Reading the entire text b) Skimming the text c) Guessing the author's position d) Ignoring the author's name

• a

• b

• c

• d

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 deer population has grown tremendously in recent years. Each year during hunting season, hunters can help control the deer population and prevent many deer from starving. What is the author's perspective?

• The author is in favor of deer hunting

• The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment

• The author is not in favor of deer hunting

• The author loves deer

Which of the following is NOT a subtopic of identifying an author's position? a) Identifying an author's purpose b) Identifying an author's tone c) Identifying an author's bias d) Identifying an author's audience

• Identifying an author's favorite TV show

• d

• Identifying an author's favorite color

• Identifying an author's favorite food

Which of the following is NOT a way to identify an author's position? a) Analyzing the author's tone b) Examining the author's word choice c) Reading the author's biography d) Ignoring the author's writing style

• b

• d

• a

• c

The characters in Laugh with the Moon are immensely likable, from Clare and her new classmates to her father and their housekeeper Mrs. Bwanali. Clare's experiences in the new setting are interesting and well described, and the new relationships she forges with the other children will be familiar to most middle school students, no matter what country they're from. However, perhaps because it is a story more about daily life than action-packed sequences, the pacing sometimes feels uneven or disjointed. Still, Clare's growing bravery and willingness to take chances will keep readers interested, as will the perilous situation she and her friends eventually find themselves in.
What is the author's position about Laugh with the Moon?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

• to convince readers that coal mining is bad for their community

• to explain how coal mining contributes to global warming