3rd Grade 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 the author's feelings, beliefs, or opinion about a certain topic.

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True or False: The author's viewpoint is about their feelings and beliefs.

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True

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What does it mean when an author supports a topic?

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It means the author has a positive viewpoint about that topic.

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What is an example of a positive viewpoint?

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An example is when an author says, 'Recess is good for children.'

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What is an example of a negative viewpoint?

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An example is when an author says, 'Fast food should be avoided.'

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What does it mean to have a neutral viewpoint?

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It means the author does not express a strong opinion for or against a topic.

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What is the author's viewpoint in the statement: 'I think all students should go to school year round.'

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The author's viewpoint is that school should be held year round.

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How can you tell what the author's viewpoint is?

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You can tell by looking for clues in their words and the way they express their opinions.

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What is a clue that an author has a positive viewpoint?

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Words like 'great,' 'excellent,' or 'should' often indicate a positive viewpoint.

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What is a clue that an author has a negative viewpoint?

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Words like 'bad,' 'should not,' or 'avoid' often indicate a negative viewpoint.