Author's Point of View

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What is the author's point of view?

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The author's point of view is their opinion or belief about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to make people believe the way you do.

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How can you identify the author's viewpoint in a text?

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Look for statements that express opinions or beliefs about a subject.

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What is an example of a positive author's viewpoint?

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An example is saying 'Recess is good for children'.

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What is an example of a negative author's viewpoint?

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An example is saying 'Seeing a Burmese python in the wild would really be super scary.'

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is something that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief.

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Why is it important to understand the author's viewpoint?

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Understanding the author's viewpoint helps readers interpret the text and understand the message.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that helps explain or back up the main idea.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the viewpoint that recess is beneficial?

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Recess allows students to move around and breathe fresh air.

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What does it mean if an author has a neutral viewpoint?

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A neutral viewpoint means the author does not express a strong opinion either way.